<ul><li>This standard template for configuring Logstash pipelines, commonly referred to as a 'gold template,' ensures consistent metadata enrichment for events processed through Logstash, making it particularly useful in environments where data comes from diverse sources.</li><li>Key features of this template include a Ruby block for metadata enrichment, host field renaming based on content type (IP address or hostname), and adding Logstash type information to mark events processed by Logstash.</li><li>To use the template, replace 'TYPE_NAME' with the appropriate event type, insert it into the Logstash configuration, test the configuration, and deploy to production.</li><li>Using this gold template ensures consistent metadata enrichment, standardized field names, and adaptability to multiple use cases, making event processing in Logstash more efficient and facilitating troubleshooting and downstream analytics.</li></ul>

Standard Logstash Template for Event Processing (Gold Template)

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