8781  Reviews star_rate star_rate star_rate star_rate star_half
$2,685USD
Duration 3 days
Course Code ADMINKAFKAG
Available Formats Classroom, Virtual
Next Class: Nov 16, 2026

Upcoming Course Dates

Ask a Question Request Other Date Request On-site Course

Overview

Course Description

Gain hands-on expertise in Apache Kafka and the Confluent Platform. Learn to deploy, secure, and optimize clusters using proven industry standards, and build seamless data pipelines with Kafka Connect through practical, scenario-based exercises.

Skills Gained

Course Objectives

During this hands-on course you will learn how:

  • Kafka and the Confluent platform work, and how their main subsystems interact 
  • To set up, manage, monitor and tune your cluster 
  • To use industry best practices developed by the world- s foremost Apache Kafka experts

Hands-on Training 

Throughout the course, hands-on exercises reinforce the topics being discussed. Exercises include:

  • Using Kafka- s command-line tools
  • Exploring configuration
  • Using Kafka- s administrative tools
  • Tuning Producer and Consumer performance
  • Securing the cluster 
  • Building data pipelines with Kafka Connect

Who Can Benefit

This course is designed for System Administrators and Operations staff responsible for building, managing, monitoring, and tuning Kafka clusters and components of Confluent Platform. Architects and DevOps staff who want a tour on how the Central Services (Kafka, KRaft, Schema Connect, Registry, etc.) work are also welcome.

Prerequisites

Attendees should have a working knowledge of the Kafka architecture. It is also important to have strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and understand basic TCP/IP networking concepts. Familiarity with Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is helpful. Participants are required to provide a laptop computer with unobstructed internet access to fully participate in the class. 

Read Less
|
View Full Schedule

Course Details

Course Details

Bridging From Fundamentals

  • Fundamentals Review
  • Replication Review

Replicating Data: A Deeper Dive 

  • Which messages can be consumed-
  • Managing Replica Placement
  • Partition Leadership Tracking
  • Partition Follower Responsiveness

Producing Messages Reliably

  • Message Production Acknowledgement
  • Dealing with same-session duplicates in Producers
  • Transactional Messages Production

Providing Durability in Other Ways

  • How Kafka Organizes Partition Data Files in Local Storage 
  • Beyond Local Storage (Tiered Storage)
  • Persistence of Consumer Offsets

Configuring a Kafka Cluster 

  • Static Kafka Server Configuration
  • Dynamic Server Configuration
  • Topic Dynamic Configuration Overrides 

Managing a Kafka Cluster

  • Notes on Installation and Upgrading
  • Kafka Server Roles: Controllers and Brokers (KRaft)
  • Basics of Kafka Monitoring
  • Message Retention Policies
  • Replica Workload Management (Self-Balancing Cluster)
  • Elastic Cluster: adding and removing Brokers 

Balancing Load with Consumer Groups

  • How do Partitions and Consumer Scale
  • How does Kafka Manage Consumer Groups 

Introduction to Performance Optimization

  • Sending Multiple Messages in one Request (Batching)
  • Broker Anatomy for Produce and Fetch Requests 
  • Metrics and Configuration related to Broker Anatomy
  • Client Quotas
  • Performance Tests 

Securing a Kafka Cluster

  • Security Concepts applicable to Kafka
  • Options to Secure Kafka/Confluent Deployments
  • Authorization (Access Control Lists - ACL) 

Kafka Connect

  • Concepts related to Kafka Connect
  • Connect Workers and Connector Configuration
  • Finding and Deploying Connectors 

Deploying Kafka in Production

  • Reference Architecture for Apache Kafka and the Confluent Platform
  • Capacity Planning

Schedule

6 options available

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?

View our filing status and how to request a W9.

Reviews

great class and packed with material, would have lived to spread it more into many days but overall very informative.

I liked the pace of the course. I like that I have more than instance to use the lab.

Great company -- easy to sign up and very organized. Loved my teacher and class overall.

Thank Tech Data for sponsoring this course you really take care of your partners.

this class was informative, made me think about certifying for the suse manager cert.