Modern server architectures and configurations are managed in many different ways. Some people
still put new software somewhere in
manually for each server while others have
already jumped on the configuration management train and fully automated reproducible setups.opt
Graylog can be installed in many different ways, allowing you to pick whatever works best for you.
This section describes the many ways to install Graylog and aims to help you choose the one that best fits your needs.
Choose an Installation Method
System requirements
The Graylog server application is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04, 20.04
- Debian 10 and 11
- RHEL/CentOS 6, 7, 8
Also required is one of the following databases:
- MongoDB 3.6, 4.0, 4.2 or 4.4
- Oracle Java SE 17 (OpenJDK 17 also works; latest stable update is recommended)