Category: Apache Kafka®
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Common Apache Kafka® Errors and How to Resolve Them
If you’ve ever worked with Apache Kafka®, you know that it’s a powerful tool, but it can also be a bit finicky. Things can go wrong, and when they do, it’s important to know how to troubleshoot and resolve those issues quickly. Over the years, I’ve encountered my fair share of Apache Kafka® errors—some that
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Common Apache Kafka® Security Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
You ever get that nagging feeling that maybe, just maybe, you’ve missed something crucial in a project? When it comes to deploying Apache Kafka®, that “something” often turns out to be security. I’ve been there myself, thinking everything was running smoothly, only to realize later that I’d left the door wide open for potential security
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Top 10 Tips for Tuning Apache Kafka® Performance
Apache Kafka® is a beast when it comes to handling real-time data streams, but like any powerful tool, it needs to be fine-tuned to really shine. I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit tweaking Apache Kafka® configurations, trying to squeeze every last drop of performance out of it. Over time, I’ve picked up
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Key Capabilities for Successful Apache Kafka® Management
Apache Kafka® is a powerful event streaming technology that is relatively easy to set up but can become extremely complicated to scale, especially without significant maintenance tasks. Any Apache Kafka® manager requires a robust Apache Kafka® management tool to efficiently operate, monitor, and maintain a Apache Kafka® cluster, especially in production environments. The following list
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The Challenges of Partition Rebalancing in Apache Kafka® Brokers and Effective Monitoring Strategies
Apache Kafka® seems easy at first. It quickly becomes the backbone of your data streaming strategy, making life smooth and simple. But as you grow, Apache Kafka® can become complicated quickly. One of the biggest headaches you’ll face is partition rebalancing between your brokers. Let’s dive into why it matters, and how to fix it.
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Lessons Learned from Managing Apache Kafka® Costs
You probably have seen ads where someone claims that their app can save you money by finding subscriptions you forgot about. I have a hard time imaging someone with $100s of dollars of expenses they forgot about, but I have had the occasional one that was missed. The problem is that people are inefficient when