FluentDo Agent Documentation
What is FluentDo Agent?
FluentDo Agent is an enterprise-hardened distribution of Fluent Bit, maintained by core OSS maintainers. It delivers production-ready log processing with enhanced security, reduced footprint, and enterprise support.
Key Differentiators
✅ 70% smaller than OSS Fluent Bit - Optimized for production deployments
✅ Security-hardened by default - FORTIFY_SOURCE, stack protection, and reduced attack surface
✅ 24-month LTS support - Weekly security patches and critical bug fixes
✅ Enterprise features - Advanced deduplication, AI filtering, and compliance tools
✅ Fully supported - Direct access to core Fluent Bit maintainers
Documentation
- Supported Platforms - Verified OS and architecture support
- Version Mapping - FluentDo to OSS Fluent Bit version alignment
- Security - Hardening features and CVE management
- OSS Fluent Bit Docs - Core documentation reference
Enterprise Features
Performance & Reliability
- Log Deduplication - Eliminate duplicate logs at source, reducing costs by up to 40%
- Efficient Storage Buffer - Advanced filesystem buffering for reliability
- Tail Sampling - Smart sampling with OTTL-style logic for high-volume environments
Data Processing
- AI-Powered Filtering - Intelligent log routing and filtering
- Native Field Flattening - Prevent field explosion in Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
- Type Safety - Automatic type conflict resolution
Enterprise Hardening
- Reduced Attack Surface - 17 vendor-specific plugins disabled by default
- Security by Default - All remote interfaces disabled, authentication required
- Compliance Ready - FIPS-compliant builds with OpenSSL in FIPS mode
Build Optimizations
FluentDo Agent is 70% smaller than OSS Fluent Bit through:
- Reduced scope - Only production-essential plugins included
- Secure defaults - Vendor-specific and risky plugins disabled
- Optimized compilation - Size-focused builds with dead code elimination
Learn more about build optimizations →
Support & Lifecycle
Long-Term Support (LTS)
| Component | Timeline | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Major Release | Every 12 months | New features and improvements |
| Security Updates | Weekly | CVE patches and critical fixes |
| Support Window | 24 months | No breaking changes, full backports |
| VEX Feed | Continuous | Automated vulnerability reporting |
Testing & Quality
Continuous Validation
- Daily Security Scans - Core and dependency vulnerability scanning
- Integration Testing - Full regression suite for enterprise scenarios
- Memory Safety - Valgrind and AddressSanitizer validation
- Performance Benchmarks - Continuous performance regression testing
Resources
Technical Documentation
- Build Optimizations - Size and performance improvements
- Security Hardening - Comprehensive security features
- Feature Documentation - Enterprise feature guides
Contact
For custom builds, white-label solutions, or enterprise support: info@fluent.do