Home icon

Build multi-Region resilient Apache Kafka applications with identical topic names using Amazon MSK and Amazon MSK Replicator

Big Data Blog



This article details how to build multi-Region resilient Apache Kafka applications using Amazon MSK and MSK Replicator, focusing on creating an active-passive disaster recovery architecture with identical topic names across Regions.

  • Uses Amazon MSK Express brokers in primary and secondary Regions
  • Enables cross-Region replication with MSK Replicator
  • Maintains identical topic names during replication
  • Supports seamless failover and failback processes
  • Provides step-by-step guidance for configuration and disaster recovery

Key benefits include enhanced resilience, business continuity, and the ability to replicate data across Regions without requiring client reconfiguration. The solution is designed to minimize downtime and data loss during regional service disruptions.



Go to article

The AWS News Feed is currently looking for gold sponsors. If you want to support the AWS community and reach a large audience of AWS professionals, consider sponsoring the AWS News Feed.

Related articles

Apr 2
2026
Streamline Apache Kafka topic management with Amazon MSK
Aug 2
2024
Improve Apache Kafka scalability and resiliency using Amazon MSK tiered storage
Sep 10
2024
Amazon MSK enhances cross-cluster replication with support for identical topic names
Apr 20
2026
Migrate third-party and self-managed Apache Kafka clusters to Amazon MSK Express brokers with Amazon MSK Replicator

The AWS News Feed is currently looking for silver sponsors. If you want to support the AWS community and reach a large audience of AWS professionals, consider sponsoring the AWS News Feed.