Fluent-bit Exec Plugin

How to Integrate Fluent-bit Exec Plugin with Apica Ascent

1. Introduction

This guide explains how to send Exec logs to Apica Ascent with Fluent-bit, and how to view them.

2. Configure the Exec Plugin in Fluent-bit

Update your Fluent-bit.conf with an input and filter for the Exec Plugin:

[INPUT]
    Name     exec
    Tag      exec
    Command  ls /var/log

[FILTER]
    Name          modify
    Match         exec
    Add namespace Fluent-bit
    Add app_name  Exec

Restart Fluent-bit with systemctl restart fluent-bit and check the status with systemctl status fluent-bit to verify that it’s running correctly.

Helpful links:

• Official Plugin documentation.

• Set up Fluent-bit for Apica Ascent.

3. Verify Logs in Apica Ascent

1. Log in to Apica Ascent

2. Navigate to Explore → Logs & Insights

3. Look for the namespace and application name specified in the config file Example:

4. Example logs

Message:

{"app_name":"Exec","date":1765529639.190001,"exec":"syslog","namespace":"Fluent-bit"}

StructuredData :

_size: 85
date: 1765529639.190001
exec: syslog

5. Troubleshooting

Fluent-bit Troubleshooting