Configure Logstash to listen to HTTP requests as Input

Prerequisite:

• Installed Logstash 2.3.1

Step 1: Install http plugin in Logstash

Step 2: Configure “.conf” file to receive http input

Create a “http-message.conf” file in “logstash-2.3.1\bin” folder.

Following shall be the content of the file:

Step 3: Run Logstash with the above “.conf” file

Step 4: Simulate HTTP request from PostMan

Click on Send, then verify message on Logstash server.