Using KoP (Kafka-on-Pulsar) for Microservices Migration - A Technical Analysis

Learn about migrating Apache Kafka microservices to Apache Pulsar using KoP (Kafka-on-Pulsar) in this 26-minute conference talk from Pulsar Summit SF 2022. Explore the architecture behind protocol handlers and understand what enabling one on Pulsar entails. Discover how KoP works to support Kafka client APIs natively on Pulsar, enabling features like infinite event stream retention, rebalance-free architecture, native event processing support, and multi-tenancy. Evaluate the practical implications and required effort for migrating existing Kafka microservices to Pulsar, including necessary code changes and potential challenges. Gain insights into making informed decisions about using KoP for your event streaming infrastructure.