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Introducing support for Apache Kafka on Raft mode (KRaft) with Amazon MSK clusters

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This article introduces support for Apache Kafka on Raft mode (KRaft) with Amazon MSK clusters. KRaft is a new consensus protocol that replaces Apache Kafka's dependency on Apache ZooKeeper for metadata management.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Why ZooKeeper was replaced with KRaft mode
  • Benefits of Amazon MSK with KRaft mode
  • How to create and access an MSK cluster with KRaft mode
  • How to adapt client applications and tools for accessing MSK clusters with KRaft mode
  • Summary and resources for getting started with KRaft mode on Amazon MSK


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