A recent blog post explores methods to integrate system logs and metrics into Elasticsearch using Beats, specifically focusing on the System modules of Filebeat and Metricbeat. The blog provides a detailed walkthrough of deploying these modules to capture syslog and authentication logs from Unix-like systems, as well as system metrics like CPU and memory usage. It highlights the interactive capabilities of Kibana dashboards, which allow users to visualize and filter data efficiently. The article suggests setting up Elasticsearch and Kibana, either via Elastic Cloud or local installation, and emphasizes the ease of following Kibana's step-by-step instructions to enable data flow. Additionally, the post encourages proactive use of machine learning and alerts to enhance data monitoring and analysis, while assuring users of the straightforward process to extend logging to other services like NGINX without reinstalling Filebeat.