To get the most out of this book

You do not need to be an expert in a range of technologies to get the most out of this book. While the following tools are used in the hands-on examples, all the core concepts are introduced and explained in the book. Some additional online research may be required where appropriate for you.

Most chapters in this book include relevant setup instructions and technical requirements related to the contents of the chapter. Read these instructions before continuing with the chapter to follow along with any hands-on exercises or examples.

You can also visit the book's website using the following link: https://www.elasticstackbook.com/

All code used in this book can be accessed from the GitHub repository for this book. A link to the repository is available in the next section. This will help avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.