Configuring a Kafka Client Connection

To publish or subscribe messages, you must first configure an Apache Kafka client connection. The Apache Kafka client connection contains the parameters required to connect to the Apache Kafka cluster. The Apache Kafka client connection is used by all the activities in the Apache Kafka category.

Note: Make sure that the local broker configuration or hosted Apache Kafka service has a port number falling in the range 1024-9999. There is a possibility that the local broker or external cloud hosted Apache Kafka service URL could have a port number greater than 9999. TIBCO Cloud™ Integration supports open ports ranging between 1024 - 9999. For example, Service URL: kafka-3507f830-johndoe-eb63.abccloud.com:28198 (used in connection configuration for brokers field).
Before you begin

Before you create a client connection, familiarize yourself with Apache Kafka. For details about how to use the Apache Kafka product, see the Kafka Documentation.

    Procedure
  1. Click the Connections tab and perform one of the following actions:
    To add a client connection for the first time, click the Apache Kafka Client Configuration card. You can search for a connector card by typing the connector name in the search field.
    If you have existing connections and want to add a new connection, click the Add Connection link.
  2. In the Apache Kafka Client Configuration dialog box, enter the connection details. For field descriptions, see the Kafka Connection Details topic.
  3. Click Save.