For enterprise-level environments, IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis needs a reliable and scalable architecture for data collection. In this course, you learn how to install and configure all of the components required for a scalable log collection architecture through lecture and hands-on exercises.

After you complete this course, you can perform the following tasks:

• Diagram the scalable collection architecture
• Install and configure Filebeat
• Install and configure HAProxy
• Install and configure Logstash receivers
• Install and configure Kafka
• Configure Logstash senders
• Configure Log Analysis data sources
• Install and configure the Log File Agent
• Support multi-line logs
• Consolidate physical data sources
• Troubleshoot the scalable collection architecture

This course is useful to implementers, administrators, technical sales persons, and any others who need IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis skills.

Before taking this course, you should have the following skills:

• Linux administration skills
• A working knowledge of IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis
• Ideally, you should have working knowledge of Logstash, but this is not required

Overview
Filebeat, HAProxy, and Logstash receivers
Kafka
Logstash senders and Log Analysis core
Using the Log File Agent
Multiline logs
Log consolidation
Troubleshooting

Prior to enrolling, IBM Employees must follow their Division/Department processes to obtain approval to attend this public training class. Failure to follow Division/Department approval processes may result in the IBM Employee being personally responsible for the class charges.

GBS practitioners that use the EViTA system for requesting external training should use that same process for this course. Go to the EViTA site to start this process:

http://w3.ibm.com/services/gbs/evita/BCSVTEnrl.nsf

Once you enroll in a GTP class, you will receive a confirmation letter that should show:

• The current GTP list price
• The 20% discounted price available to IBMers. This is the price you will be invoiced for the class.