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Set up and run Packetbeat

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Set up and run Packetbeat

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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 Packetbeat, including:

Directory layout
Command reference
Repositories for APT and YUM
Run Packetbeat on Docker
Packetbeat and systemd
Start Packetbeat
Stop Packetbeat

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