About Apache Kafka
Apache Kafka is a core infrastructure for modern enterprises. It decouples data producers from consumers, allowing information to flow seamlessly and reliably across a company.
Apache Kafka Details
Vendor
Apache Software Foundation
Year Launched
Location
Location Address: 1999 Harrison St #1750, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Deployment
cloud, on premise, web browser
Training Options
documentation, videos, community
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English
Users
Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Software Developers, System Administrators, DevOps Engineers.
Industries Served
Healthcare, Finance, Telecommunications, Automotive, E-commerce
Tags
Event Streaming, Big Data, Distributed Sytems, Open SOurce
Apache Kafka's In-App Market Place
Does Apache Kafka have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Free trial
Free version
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Accepted Payment Currencies
Pros & Cons
- As open-source software, it eliminates high licensing fees for the core platform.
- Enables immediate action on data as it happens.
- Thousands of community-built connectors and tools are available.
- Requires specialized tools to track cluster health and message lag.
- Needs significant RAM and Disk I/O to perform at peak capacity.
- Setting up and managing a large cluster requires high technical expertise.
Apache Kafka's Support Options
Documentation
https://kafka.apache.org/documentationCommunity Forums
https://kafka.apache.org/community/