Apache Kafka Tutorial

This is the introductory lesson of the Apache Kafka tutorial, which is part of the Apache Kafka Certification Training. This tutorial will give you an overview of Apache Kafka, its prerequisites, and the value it will offer to you.

Let us explore the objectives in the next section.

Objectives

After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:

• Describe the importance of Big Data

• Describe the fundamental concepts of Kafka

• Describe the architecture of Kafka

• Explain how to install and configure Kafka

• Explain how to use Kafka for real-time messaging

Let us explore the Apache Kafka Tutorial Overview in the next section.

Apache Kafka Tutorial Overview

At the end of this Apache kafka tutorial, you will have a comprehensive understanding of:

• Real-time big data

• Kafka origin and features

• Kafka architecture and data model

• Kafka installation, configuration, and monitoring

• Interfaces to Kafka

Let us explore the target audience of Apache Kafka Tutorial in the next section.

Target Audience

The target audience for this tutorial includes:

• Professionals aspiring for a career in big data

• Analytics professionals

• Research professionals

• IT developers

• Testers

• Project Managers

It also includes students and those looking for a change in career.

In the next section of the Apache Kafka tutorial, we’ll discuss its prerequisites.

Apache Kafka Tutorial Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this tutorial include knowledge of any messaging system, basic knowledge of Java or any programming language. Some knowledge of Linux or Unix-based systems is desired.

Let us explore the lessons covered in Apache Kafka Tutorial in the next section.

Lessons Covered

There are five lessons in this Apache Kafka tutorial. Take a look at the lesson names that are listed below.

Conclusion

With this, we come to an end about what this Apache Kafka tutorial includes. In the next chapter, we will discuss the Big Data Overview which has already been covered as a part of Apache Storm tutorial.