added elastic db setup

Author: nirajprakash

elasticdb/readme.md

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-# setup Elastic db: 
+# Setting up basic Elastic DB and Kibana with Docker
 
+This guide will walk you through the steps to set up Elastic DB and Kibana using Docker Desktop. This is a basic setup with no security or password configuration.
+`If for security, you can check [elastic_secure](./../elastic_secure/readme.md)  
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, ensure you have Docker Desktop installed on your system. If not, follow the steps below to install Docker Desktop:
+
+1. **Install Docker Desktop:**
+   - Go to the Docker website: [https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop)
+   - Download Docker Desktop for your operating system (Windows/Mac).
+   - Follow the installation instructions provided for your platform.
+
+## Setup Elastic DB and Kibana
+
+Follow these steps to set up Elastic DB and Kibana using Docker Desktop:
+
+1. **Create .env file, and put env variables like in example.env file:**
+
+   ```env
+   ELASTIC_VERSION=8.8.0
+   ELASTIC_PORT=9200
+   KIBANA_PORT=5600
+
+   ```
+
+2. **Run Docker Compose:**
+
+   ```bash
+   docker-compose up -d
+   ```
+
+   This command will start Elastic DB and Kibana containers in the background.
+
+3. **Access Elastic Kibana:**
+   - Open your web browser and go to [http://localhost:5601](http://localhost:5601).
+   - You should see the Kibana login page.
+
+## Notes
+
+- By default, this setup does not include any security or password protection. It's recommended to configure security settings according to your requirements before deploying to production.
+- Ensure that Docker Desktop is running before executing Docker Compose commands.