Log format
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After analyzing the provided web search results, I can now provide a comparison between the Elastic Common Schema (ECS) log format and other commonly used log formats, such as JSON and plain text. Here is a table comparing the differences:
| Log Format | Description | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECS Log Format | A standardized log format used by Elastic Stack to provide a consistent way to structure logs across different data sources [2] | - Uniform data modeling<br>- Easier analysis and correlation<br>- Semi-structured format<br>- Human-readable JSON [1] | - Specific to Elastic Stack |
| JSON Log Format | A semi-structured log format containing multiple key-value pairs [8] | - Human-readable<br>- Easy to parse<br>- Widely supported | - Verbose |
| Plain Text Format | Unstructured log format consisting of human-readable text without a fixed structure [7] | - Easy to read and write<br>- Compatible with many tools and systems | - Difficult to parse and analyze |
Please note that this comparison is not exhaustive and only includes a few popular log formats. There are many other log formats, and the choice of log format depends on the specific requirements and constraints of the system or application generating the logs.