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 a Direct Download
editUpgrading Using a Direct Download
editThis procedure downloads the relevant Logstash binaries directly from Elastic.
- Shut down your Logstash pipeline, including any inputs that send events to Logstash.
- Download the Logstash installation file that matches your host environment.
- Unpack the installation file into your Logstash directory.
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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 7.x release. - Restart your Logstash pipeline after updating your configuration file.