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Set up and run Metricbeat

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Set up and run Metricbeat

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Before reading this section, see Quick start: installation and configuration for basic installation instructions to get you started.

This section includes additional information on how to install, set up, and run Metricbeat, including:

Directory layout
Secrets keystore
Command reference
Run Metricbeat on Docker
Run Metricbeat on Kubernetes
Run Metricbeat on Cloud Foundry
Metricbeat and systemd
Start Metricbeat
Stop Metricbeat

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