Kafka ConnectΒΆ
This section describes Kafka Connect, a component of open source Apache Kafka. Kafka Connect is a framework for scalably and reliably connecting Kafka with external systems such as databases, key-value stores, search indexes, and file systems.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Requirements
- Quickstart
- Concepts
- Installing and Configuring Kafka Connect
- Managing Connectors
- Bundled Connectors
- Security
- Architecture & Internals
- Connector Developer Guide
- FAQ
- How do I change the output data format of a SinkConnector?
- Why does a connector configuration update trigger a task rebalance?
- Why should I use distributed mode instead of standalone?
- Do I need to write custom code to use Kafka Connect?
- Is the Schema Registry a required service to run Kafka Connect?
- How can I use plain JSON data with Connect?
- Does source connector X support output format Y?
- Why is CPU usage high for my Connect worker when no connectors have been deployed?
- Can connect sink connectors read data written by other clients, e.g. a custom client?
- After testing a connector in standalone mode, restarting it doesn’t write the data again?
- Can I use a newer version of connect with older brokers?
- Reference