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What is Apache Kafka and When Should You Use It
KRaft Mode: Why ZooKeeper is No Longer Needed
Prerequisites
Step 1: Install Java 21
Step 2: Create a Dedicated Kafka User
Step 3: Download and Install Apache Kafka 4.2
Step 4: Configure Kafka in KRaft Mode
Step 5: Format the Storage Directory
Step 6: Create a systemd Service
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