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Version: 2.0

Kafka

Apache Kafka is Open-source distributed event streaming platform, used for Message Queue . Apache Kafka® is used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming apps.

Architecture

Prepare​

When referring to this document to use Apache Kafka, please read and ensure the following points:

  • Login to Websoft9 Console and find or install Apache Kafka:

    • Go to My Apps listing applications
    • Go to App Store installing target application

  • This application is installed by Websoft9 console.

  • The purpose of this application complies with the apache2 open source license agreement.

  • Configure the domain name or server security group opens external network ports for application access.

Getting started​

Visualize Kafka Cluster Management​

Install the Redpanda Console from the Websoft9 App Store to visually manage your Kafka cluster.

Configuration options​

  • Authentication and Authorization Control: Kafka mirrors support various authentication and authorization mechanisms, which need to be configured manually.
  • Custom Configuration: It is recommended to set up through environment variables.
  • CLI 
    /opt/bitnami/kafka/bin/kafka
    /opt/bitnami/kafka/bin/kafka-console-consumer.sh --bootstrap-server yourip:port --consumer.config consumer.properties --topic my-topic

    # ZooKeeper client
    zkCli.sh -server IP:2181
  • Kafka APIS
  • Kafka Clients

Administer​

Refer to the Bitnami Kafka Docs for additional information

Troubleshooting​