Kibana is a browser-based data exploration and visualization platform designed for interacting with information stored in distributed search engines. It serves as a centralized interface for analyzing structured and unstructured data, enabling users to build custom dashboards, generate interactive charts, and map complex datasets to uncover trends and actionable insights.
Beyond visualization, the platform functions as a comprehensive management console for infrastructure operations. It provides tools for configuring security policies, managing data indices, and monitoring system health. The system also acts as a log analytics and application performance monitoring environment, allowing users to track real-time service metrics and identify operational bottlenecks across distributed systems.
The platform supports extensive data lifecycle management, including the collection, normalization, and enrichment of information through processing pipelines. Its modular architecture allows for functional extensions, while a standardized interface enables programmatic control over cluster configurations and automation workflows.
