Published March 26, 2025
In this post, we summarize the major changes in the recently officially released Apache Kafka 4.0.0 version. We will look at the most notable features compared to the previous versions and explain what these changes mean in real production environments and what improvements they can bring to your streaming infrastructure.
Published September 5, 2024
Deploying Kafka on Kubernetes can feel like a game-changer—mixing the powerful message streaming capabilities of Kafka with the flexible, scalable orchestration of Kubernetes. It sounds like a match made in heaven, right? Well, not so fast. While running Kafka on Kubernetes has some fantastic benefits, it also comes with its own set of challenges.
Published September 2, 2024
When it comes to securing your Kafka deployment, Access Control Lists (ACLs) are some of the most powerful tools at your disposal. But let’s be honest—ACLs can be a bit daunting if you're not familiar with them. We’ve all been there, staring at Kafka’s ACL configurations and wondering if we’re doing it right.
Published August 29, 2024
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.
Published August 28, 2024
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 issues.
Published August 26, 2024
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 Kafka configurations, trying to squeeze every last drop of performance out of it.
