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# Log Sources

Depending on the origins of the logs, it may be necessary to adopt a different approach for the installation and configuration of [FluentBit](https://docs.fluentbit.io/manual).

However, to provide convenient parsing and data labeling, we accept 4 different log sources, which need a different setup and configuration.

## Kubernetes

You may need this method to collect and ship your Kubernetes application's logs. [FluentBit](https://docs.fluentbit.io/manual/installation/kubernetes) offers a wide range of information on how to set up FluentBit on your Kubernetes cluster. However, you are welcome to try our [Example Kubernetes Configuration](https://github.com/ionos-cloud/laas-user-documentation/tree/main/examples/kubernetes).

## Docker

If you have a set of applications on Docker, we recommend using our [Example Docker configuration](https://github.com/ionos-cloud/laas-user-documentation/tree/main/examples/docker). However, you can find more information about Docker configuration on [FluentBit's official website](https://docs.fluentbit.io/manual/installation/docker).

## Linux Systemd

To set up FluentBit in a Linux system with systems, journald you need to install an appropriate package for your distribution. Instructions on doing so can be found on the [FluentBit's official website](https://docs.fluentbit.io/manual/installation/getting-started-with-fluent-bit). You can find a sample configuration in our [Example Section](https://github.com/ionos-cloud/laas-user-documentation/tree/main/examples/systemd).

## HTTP (JSON)

You can even send logs in a JSON format through our HTTP REST endpoint. Example:

```bash
curl -X "POST" "https://12be6dbe134f-logs.3b0b424eb27f.logging.de-txl.ionos.com/myhttp" \
     -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
     -H 'APIKEY: <KEY>' \
     -d $'{
  "status": "Ready",
  "ts": 1580306777.04728,
  "pod": {
    "name": "Example Name",
    "namespace": "data"
  },
  "msg": "Pod status updated",
  "level": "error",
  "label_1": "test label"
}'
```

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** Technically, you can send logs with FluentBit from any sources as long as the communication is supported: **TCP** and **HTTP(JSON)**. However, at the moment, we provide convenient parsing with the above log sources.
{% endhint %}


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