IMPORTANT: No additional bug fixes or documentation updates
will be released for this version. For the latest information, see the
current release documentation.
Upgrading Using Package Managers
editUpgrading Using Package Managers
editThis procedure uses package managers to upgrade Logstash.
- Shut down your Logstash pipeline, including any inputs that send events to Logstash.
- Using the directions in the Package Repositories section, update your repository links to point to the 5.x repositories instead of the previous version.
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Run the
apt-get upgrade logstashoryum update logstashcommand as appropriate for your operating system. -
Test your configuration file with the
logstash --config.test_and_exit -f <configuration-file>command. Configuration options for some Logstash plugins have changed in the 5.x release. - Restart your Logstash pipeline after updating your configuration file.