Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK) Getting Started

Amazon Web Services and Amazon via AWS Skill Builder

Overview

With Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK), you can build and run applications that use Apache Kafka to process real-time data streams. In this course, you will learn the benefits and technical concepts of Amazon MSK. If you are new to the service, you will learn how to start using Amazon MSK through a demonstration using the AWS Management Console. You will learn about using a fully managed service to simplify the process of building and running Apache Kafka clusters, eliminating the need to manage infrastructure.


Activities

  • Presentations
  • Demonstrations
  • Knowledge checks

Course objectives

  • Describe how Amazon MSK works.
  • Recognize the benefits of Amazon MSK.
  • Explain the cost structure of Amazon MSK.
  • Specify what it would take to implement Amazon MSK in a real-world scenario.
  • Familiarize yourself with the technical concepts of Amazon MSK.
  • List typical use cases for Amazon MSK.
  • Explore how to use Amazon MSK on the AWS Management Console (the console) and using the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI)

Intended audience

  • Developers
  • DevOps Engineers

Recommended Skills

  • A basic understanding of AWS offerings and the challenges that customers face when operating Amazon MSK.

Course outline

  • Module 1: Introduction
    • Introduction to Amazon MSK
    • Architecture and Use Cases
  • Module 2: Using Amazon MSK
    • Create an Amazon MSK Cluster
    • Create a Client Machine
    • Create a Topic
    • Produce and Consume Data
    • Delete Resources
  • Module 3: Resources
    • Learn More
    • Contact Us

Reviews

Start your review of Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK) Getting Started

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.