To ensure your Filebeat installation is up-to-date and functioning correctly, verifying the version is essential. Here’s a straightforward method to check the Filebeat version on your system:

  1. Command Line Check:

Open your terminal or command prompt and execute the following command:

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filebeat version

This command will display the installed Filebeat version along with the build number and other relevant information.

  1. Output Interpretation:

After running the command, you should see output similar to the following:

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filebeat version 8.7.0 (amd64), libbeat 8.7.0 [a8dbc6c06381f4fe33a5dc23906d63c04c9e2444 built 2023-03-23 00:44:06 +0000 UTC]
  • filebeat version 8.7.0: Indicates the Filebeat version currently installed.
  • libbeat 8.7.0: Shows the version of the Beats library used by Filebeat.
  1. Updating Filebeat:

If you find that your Filebeat version is outdated, consider updating to the latest stable release. Always check the official Elastic website for the most recent version and update instructions.

By following these steps, you can easily verify the Filebeat version installed on your system and ensure compatibility with your Elasticsearch or Logstash setup. For further assistance or troubleshooting, refer to the Filebeat documentation.