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Kubernetes Metrics

Collect and ship Kubernetes container service metrics to Logstash and Elasticsearch.

Metricbeat is a lightweight shipper that helps you monitor Kubernetes by collecting metrics from the containers running on the host system. Configure Metricbeat using the pre-defined examples below to collect and ship Kubernetes container service metrics and statistics to Logstash or Elasticsearch.

Send Your DataMetricsPlatformsKubernetes Metrics Guide

Follow this step by step guide to get 'logs' from your system to Logit.io:

Step 1 - Copy the manifest file

Copy and use the Kubernetes Filebeat manifest below.

If you aren't logged in, you may need to update the environment variables of your-logstash-host / your-logstash-port.

For use with version 7.x Filebeats.
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
  name: metricbeat-daemonset-config
  namespace: kube-system
  labels:
    k8s-app: metricbeat
data:
  metricbeat.yml: |-
    metricbeat.config.modules:
      # Mounted `metricbeat-daemonset-modules` configmap:
      path: ${path.config}/modules.d/*.yml
      # Reload module configs as they change:
      reload.enabled: false

    metricbeat.autodiscover:
      providers:
        - type: kubernetes
          scope: cluster
          node: ${NODE_NAME}
          unique: true
          templates:
            - config:
                - module: kubernetes
                  hosts: ["kube-state-metrics:8080"]
                  period: 10s
                  add_metadata: true
                  metricsets:
                    - state_node
                    - state_deployment
                    - state_daemonset
                    - state_replicaset
                    - state_pod
                    - state_container
                    - state_job
                    - state_cronjob
                    - state_resourcequota
                    - state_statefulset
                    - state_service
                - module: kubernetes
                  metricsets:
                    - apiserver
                  hosts: ["https://${KUBERNETES_SERVICE_HOST}:${KUBERNETES_SERVICE_PORT}"]
                  bearer_token_file: /var/run/secrets/kubernetes.io/serviceaccount/token
                  ssl.certificate_authorities:
                    - /var/run/secrets/kubernetes.io/serviceaccount/ca.crt
                  period: 30s

    processors:
      - add_cloud_metadata:

    output.logstash:
      hosts: ['${LOGSTASH_HOST}:${BEATS_PORT}']
      loadbalance: true
      ssl.enabled: true
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
  name: metricbeat-daemonset-modules
  namespace: kube-system
  labels:
    k8s-app: metricbeat
data:
  system.yml: |-
    - module: system
      period: 10s
      metricsets:
        - cpu
        - load
        - memory
        - network
        - process
        - process_summary
        #- core
        #- diskio
        #- socket
      processes: ['.*']
      process.include_top_n:
        by_cpu: 5      # include top 5 processes by CPU
        by_memory: 5   # include top 5 processes by memory

    - module: system
      period: 1m
      metricsets:
        - filesystem
        - fsstat
      processors:
      - drop_event.when.regexp:
          system.filesystem.mount_point: '^/(sys|cgroup|proc|dev|etc|host|lib|snap)($|/)'
  kubernetes.yml: |-
    - module: kubernetes
      metricsets:
        - node
        - system
        - pod
        - container
        - volume
      period: 10s
      host: ${NODE_NAME}
      hosts: ["https://${NODE_NAME}:10250"]
      bearer_token_file: /var/run/secrets/kubernetes.io/serviceaccount/token
      ssl.verification_mode: "none"
      # If there is a CA bundle that contains the issuer of the certificate used in the Kubelet API,
      # remove ssl.verification_mode entry and use the CA, for instance:
      #ssl.certificate_authorities:
        #- /var/run/secrets/kubernetes.io/serviceaccount/service-ca.crt
    # Currently `proxy` metricset is not supported on Openshift, comment out section
    - module: kubernetes
      metricsets:
        - proxy
      period: 10s
      host: ${NODE_NAME}
      hosts: ["localhost:10249"]
---
# Deploy a Metricbeat instance per node for node metrics retrieval
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: DaemonSet
metadata:
  name: metricbeat
  namespace: kube-system
  labels:
    k8s-app: metricbeat
spec:
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      k8s-app: metricbeat
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        k8s-app: metricbeat
    spec:
      serviceAccountName: metricbeat
      terminationGracePeriodSeconds: 30
      hostNetwork: true
      dnsPolicy: ClusterFirstWithHostNet
      containers:
      - name: metricbeat
        image: docker.elastic.co/beats/metricbeat:7.16.3
        args: [
          "-c", "/etc/metricbeat.yml",
          "-e",
          "-system.hostfs=/hostfs",
        ]
        env:
        - name: LOGSTASH_HOST
          value: "your-logstash-host"
        - name: BEATS_PORT
          value: "your-ssl-port"
        - name: NODE_NAME
          valueFrom:
            fieldRef:
              fieldPath: spec.nodeName
        securityContext:
          runAsUser: 0
          # If using Red Hat OpenShift uncomment this:
          #privileged: true
        resources:
          limits:
            memory: 200Mi
          requests:
            cpu: 100m
            memory: 100Mi
        volumeMounts:
        - name: config
          mountPath: /etc/metricbeat.yml
          readOnly: true
          subPath: metricbeat.yml
        - name: data
          mountPath: /usr/share/metricbeat/data
        - name: modules
          mountPath: /usr/share/metricbeat/modules.d
          readOnly: true
        - name: proc
          mountPath: /hostfs/proc
          readOnly: true
        - name: cgroup
          mountPath: /hostfs/sys/fs/cgroup
          readOnly: true
      volumes:
      - name: proc
        hostPath:
          path: /proc
      - name: cgroup
        hostPath:
          path: /sys/fs/cgroup
      - name: config
        configMap:
          defaultMode: 0640
          name: metricbeat-daemonset-config
      - name: modules
        configMap:
          defaultMode: 0640
          name: metricbeat-daemonset-modules
      - name: data
        hostPath:
          # When metricbeat runs as non-root user, this directory needs to be writable by group (g+w)
          path: /var/lib/metricbeat-data
          type: DirectoryOrCreate
---
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
kind: ClusterRoleBinding
metadata:
  name: metricbeat
subjects:
- kind: ServiceAccount
  name: metricbeat
  namespace: kube-system
roleRef:
  kind: ClusterRole
  name: metricbeat
  apiGroup: rbac.authorization.k8s.io
---
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
kind: RoleBinding
metadata:
  name: metricbeat
  namespace: kube-system
subjects:
  - kind: ServiceAccount
    name: metricbeat
    namespace: kube-system
roleRef:
  kind: Role
  name: metricbeat
  apiGroup: rbac.authorization.k8s.io
---
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
kind: RoleBinding
metadata:
  name: metricbeat-kubeadm-config
  namespace: kube-system
subjects:
  - kind: ServiceAccount
    name: metricbeat
    namespace: kube-system
roleRef:
  kind: Role
  name: metricbeat-kubeadm-config
  apiGroup: rbac.authorization.k8s.io
---
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
kind: ClusterRole
metadata:
  name: metricbeat
  labels:
    k8s-app: metricbeat
rules:
- apiGroups: [""]
  resources:
  - nodes
  - namespaces
  - events
  - pods
  - services
  verbs: ["get", "list", "watch"]
- apiGroups: ["extensions"]
  resources:
  - replicasets
  verbs: ["get", "list", "watch"]
- apiGroups: ["apps"]
  resources:
  - statefulsets
  - deployments
  - replicasets
  verbs: ["get", "list", "watch"]
- apiGroups: ["batch"]
  resources:
  - jobs
  verbs: ["get", "list", "watch"]
- apiGroups:
  - ""
  resources:
  - nodes/stats
  verbs:
  - get
- nonResourceURLs:
  - "/metrics"
  verbs:
  - get
---
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
kind: Role
metadata:
  name: metricbeat
  # should be the namespace where metricbeat is running
  namespace: kube-system
  labels:
    k8s-app: metricbeat
rules:
  - apiGroups:
      - coordination.k8s.io
    resources:
      - leases
    verbs: ["get", "create", "update"]
---
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
kind: Role
metadata:
  name: metricbeat-kubeadm-config
  namespace: kube-system
  labels:
    k8s-app: metricbeat
rules:
  - apiGroups: [""]
    resources:
      - configmaps
    resourceNames:
      - kubeadm-config
    verbs: ["get"]
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: ServiceAccount
metadata:
  name: metricbeat
  namespace: kube-system
  labels:
    k8s-app: metricbeat
---

Step 2 - Deploy pod

Now your deployment manifest is updated, you can deploy it using.

kubectl apply -f metricbeat-kubernetes.yaml

Step 3 - Confirm deployment completed

Confirm that your pod has successfully been deployed using:

kubectl --namespace=kube-system get ds/metricbeat

kubectl --namespace=kube-system get pods

You should see a pod for each kubernetes node with a name similar to metricbeat-abcde listed. The pods should work though from Pending to Running within a couple of minutes as the containers are downloaded and started.

Step 4 - Check Logit.io for your logs

Data should now have been sent to your Stack.

View my data

If you don't see logs take a look at How to diagnose no data in Stack below for how to diagnose common issues.

Step 5 - how to diagnose no data in Stack

If you don't see data appearing in your Stack after following the steps, visit the Help Centre guide for steps to diagnose no data appearing in your Stack or Chat to support now.

Step 6 - Compatibility

The Kubernetes module dashboards are tested with Kubernetes 1.13.0 & 1.14.0 Dashboards for controllermanager scheduler and proxy are not compatible with kibana versions below 7.2.0

Step 7 - Kubernetes module dashboard

The Kubernetes module comes with predefined Kibana dashboards. To view your dashboards for any of your Logit.io stacks, launch Logs and choose Dashboards.

Prebuilt Kibana dashboards

Controller manager

Proxy

Scheduler

Step 8 - Kubernetes MetricBeat Module Overview

The Metricbeat Module for Kubernetes is a purpose-built tool designed to facilitate the monitoring of Kubernetes clusters by aggregating a wide range of metrics. For those already familiar with Metricbeat's approach to data collection from various environments, its application to Kubernetes represents a seamless and powerful extension for in-depth Kubernetes monitoring.

Kubernetes, a leading container orchestration platform, is essential for managing containerized applications across multiple hosts, providing automation for deployment, scaling, and operations. The Metricbeat Module for Kubernetes interacts directly with the Kubernetes API to gather metrics related to nodes, pods, deployments, and more, offering comprehensive insights into cluster performance, resource utilization, and operational health.

This module has quickly become a go-to for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and Kubernetes operators, thanks to its straightforward configuration and the seamless integration with the ELK Stack. This integration enables real-time data monitoring, sophisticated analytics, and detailed visualization capabilities, offering a depth of understanding and operational visibility far beyond traditional monitoring solutions.

In contrast to other monitoring solutions that may rely on bespoke or less flexible formats, the Metricbeat Module for Kubernetes is tailored for ease of deployment, comprehensive analysis, and efficient troubleshooting within Kubernetes environments.

Our platform supports the Metricbeat Module for Kubernetes, providing centralized metrics management designed for straightforward analysis and proactive monitoring of Kubernetes clusters. This eliminates the complexity of manually tracking and interpreting metrics across distributed environments, streamlining the monitoring process.

If you're seeking assistance with setting up the Metricbeat Module for Kubernetes or have any questions regarding the effective monitoring of your Kubernetes clusters, the Logit.io team is ready to assist. We invite you to visit our Help Centre or reach out to our support team via live chat & we'll be happy to assist.

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