Explore the intricacies of logging in distributed systems with a focus on Kubernetes environments in this 26-minute conference talk. Dive into essential concepts, best practices, and open-source tools for effective data analysis in distributed applications. Learn about parsing, handling unstructured and structured data, metadata correlation, data centralization, and reliability challenges. Gain insights into implementing a unified logging layer in Kubernetes, with emphasis on performance, security, and data transfer reliability. Discover how FluentBit and other tools can address packet pressure and string processing challenges. By the end of this talk, acquire the knowledge needed to implement robust logging solutions for Kubernetes-based distributed systems.