The Apache Kafka ecosystem is undergoing its most significant architectural evolution: the transition from ZooKeeper to KRaft (Kafka Raft Metadata mode). By integrating a native Raft-based consensus...
In modern distributed architectures, designing a routing layer for high-throughput services—such as Apache Kafka clusters, RESTful microservices, or gRPC endpoints—requires a sophisticated...
A Best-Practice Guide to JMX Exporter, Node Exporter, and Kafka Lag Exporter Modern event-driven platforms built on Confluent Platform and Apache Kafka require strong observability to operate reliably...
As organizations continue shifting toward fully managed cloud data platforms, network security and connectivity architecture have become core priorities. Confluent Cloud—powered by Apache...
Introduction Efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines are the backbone of modern data processing architectures. However, building reliable pipelines requires more than just moving data — it...
Introduction Apache Kafka has become the backbone of modern data pipelines, enabling real-time data streaming at scale. While Kafka provides many built-in connectors through its Connect API, sometimes...
As cloud computing has transformed the technology landscape, we keep searching for better, faster, and cheaper ways to manage resources. Databricks Serverless Compute offers a practical solution for...
Introduction Organizations using CDH for their Big Data requirements typically rely on Cloudera Navigator for features like search, auditing, and data lifecycle management. However, with the advent of...