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New `logstash` sink

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Description

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Use Cases
Vector already accepts Beats inputs, but it's missing the ability to output data in this format. That would allow for:

reliable data delivery to secured Elasticsearch clusters that use Logstash input as a security layer
easier migration path from Beats + Logstash to Vector, as only one of components would need to be replaced at a time
Attempted Solutions
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Proposal
Add a Beats (Logstaqsh) output, supporting

TLS
compression
multiple target addresses with load-balancing
acknowledgements
References
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Version
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Research direction

Start by reviewing the proposal's Beats/Logstash output requirements and use cases; the issue names no source files, entry points, or tests. Done means supporting TLS, compression, multiple target addresses with load-balancing, and acknowledgements for the new output.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
elasticsearch, rust
Domain
backend, observability, stream-processing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
28/100

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