Windows event logs provide crucial information for monitoring and analyzing Windows environments, especially in system administration and security compliance contexts. However, managing the vast amounts of data generated can be challenging, which is where the ELK Stack—comprising Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana—proves advantageous. Winlogbeat, part of Elastic’s Beats product line, facilitates the shipping of Windows event logs to the ELK Stack, allowing for efficient data ingestion and analysis. The configuration process involves setting up Winlogbeat to track specific event logs, filter them based on user-defined criteria, and forward them to Elasticsearch or Logstash. This setup enhances the ability to visualize and analyze logs using Kibana’s dashboards, which can be customized to suit different needs. The integration of ELK with Windows is increasingly popular due to its flexibility and open-source nature, offering features that are not available in traditional solutions, such as powerful querying capabilities and the creation of detailed visualizations.