Kafka on Kubernetes: Everything you need to know in 2023

A user can deploy kafka on kubernetes as it provide a number of benefits

The benefit of deploying kafka on kubernetes are increased scalability, flexibility, and resiliency.

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To run Kafka on Kubernetes, you will need to create a Kubernetes deployment that defines the resources required to run the Kafka and Zookeeper.

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It is generally recommended to use a StatefulSet to manage the Kafka and Zookeeper nodes

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It is important to properly monitor and manage the resources consumed by the Kafka cluster, particularly when running on Kubernetes

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There are a number of tools and frameworks available for managing and deploying Kafka on Kubernetes, including Helm, Operators, and Kafka on Kubernetes (KoK).

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The use of Kafka on Kubernetes is increasing in popularity and has recently gained attention in the industry

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