Kibana Project Series: Exploring Data Analytics and Visualization
Learning Path | 3 Course Series

Synopsis

Description

This series of practical projects is designed to immerse learners in the world of data analysis using Kibana, a powerful visualization and analytics platform. Through a collection of hands-on projects, participants will explore various use cases, ranging from analyzing employee browser behavior to monitoring metrics and analyzing sales data from a supermarket. By the end of the series, participants will have gained practical experience in leveraging Kibana's features to derive actionable insights and make data-driven decisions.

Course Outline:

Project on Kibana - Analyzing Employee Browser Behavior

In the first project of this series, participants embark on a journey to analyze employee browser behavior using Kibana. They are introduced to Kibana's suite of tools designed for data visualization and analysis, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration. Setting up Kibana and importing sample data facilitate hands-on learning, allowing participants to delve into the intricacies of browsing patterns, popular web pages, and user engagement metrics. Through the creation of custom dashboards, participants gain insights into monitoring employee browser behavior effectively, identifying trends, and uncovering potential areas for improvement or optimization within the organization.

Introduction to Kibana and its capabilities for data visualization and analysis. Setting up Kibana and importing sample data for employee browser behavior. Exploring Kibana's visualization tools to analyze browsing patterns, popular web pages, and user engagement metrics. Creating custom dashboards to monitor employee browser behavior and identify trends or anomalies.

Project on Kibana: Metric Monitoring and Trend Analysis (1h 2m)

The second project focuses on metric monitoring and trend analysis, demonstrating Kibana's versatility in tracking system metrics and identifying performance trends over time. Participants learn to set up Kibana with Metricbeat for real-time monitoring of critical system metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, and disk space. Through the creation of visualizations and dashboards, participants gain the ability to monitor key metrics, identify patterns or anomalies, and troubleshoot performance issues proactively. Additionally, implementing alerts and notifications based on predefined thresholds equips participants with the tools to respond swiftly to potential system health issues, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Introduction to metric monitoring and trend analysis using Kibana. Setting up Kibana with Metricbeat to monitor system metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, and disk space. Creating visualizations and dashboards to track key metrics over time, identify trends, and troubleshoot performance issues. Implementing alerts and notifications based on predefined thresholds to proactively manage system health.

Project on Kibana: Super Market Sales Analysis (39m)

In the final project of the series, participants dive into the realm of business analytics by analyzing sales data from a supermarket using Kibana. Importing the sales data into Kibana and configuring index patterns lay the foundation for in-depth analysis. Participants leverage Kibana's visualization tools to explore sales performance by product category, region, and time period, gaining insights into top-selling products, sales trends, and regional variations. By creating interactive dashboards, participants gain actionable insights to optimize inventory management, marketing strategies, and overall business performance, empowering them to make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability.

Importing supermarket sales data into Kibana and configuring index patterns. Analyzing sales performance by product category, region, and time period using Kibana's visualization tools. Creating interactive dashboards to visualize sales trends, identify top-selling products, and compare performance across different regions or stores. Extracting actionable insights to optimize inventory management, marketing strategies, and overall business performance

Through these projects, participants will gain hands-on experience in leveraging Kibana to analyze various types of data and derive meaningful insights. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced data analyst, this series offers valuable practical skills and techniques for harnessing the power of Kibana in real-world scenarios.