Amazon Web Services (AWS) で Confluent を活用

AWS 上の Confluent で Data in Motion を活用

リアルタイム分析とアプリケーションを強化する Confluent のクラウドネイティブサービスで、躍動するデータ (Data in Motion) を AWS に接続。オープンソースの基盤に構築された Apache Kafka® をクラウド向けに再設計し、アプリケーションの開発時間を75%短縮し、管理コストを60%削減しました。

AWS Marketplace で Confluent Cloud を試す

AWS アカウントを使用して AWS Marketplace から Confluent Cloud をお試しいただけます。Confluent のサイトで直接サインアップし、余計な手順を実行したり、プラットフォームを切り替えたりしたりせずに、すぐに開始できます。数回クリックするだけで、事前設定されたソフトウェアを起動でき、AWS によって既存の AWS 請求書に料金が追加されるため請求処理が合理化されます。

AWS で Confluent を使用すべき理由

あらゆる段階からの AWS への移行を力強くサポートします。

構築

AWS でイベント処理をスケーリングし、リアルタイムアプリと分析の__構築__を__より低コストで迅速に__

  • ストリームガバナンス
  • ストリーム処理
  • 多言語開発
  • 無制限のストレージ

Connect

オンプレミス、マルチクラウド、エッジデータを AWS に接続して移行し、適切なサービスを適切な仕事に使用することで、価格パフォーマンスを向上させることができます

  • 120点以上のプレビルド型 Connector
  • Cluster Linking
  • AWS Outpost での認定準備完了
  • Amazon Redshift サービスレディ

統合

Confluent の AWS Marketplace およびサービスとの深い統合で__セキュリティ、管理、請求を統合__。

  • Marketplace との統合
  • 柔軟な支払い条件
  • AWS PrivateLink レディパートナー
  • 完全マネージド型のコネクターによる CloudWatch モニタリング

Confluent と AWS

当社はクラウド技術の卓越性に対する献身と、AWSとの強力なパートナーシップにより、複数の分野で認識されています。クラウド技術における卓越性への取り組みと、AWSとの強固なパートナーシップが評価され、当社は複数の分野で認定を受けています。「Data & Analytics Software Competency(データ&アナリティクス・ソフトウェア・コンピテンシー)」や多数の AWSサービスレディ認定といったこれまでの栄誉に加え、新たに「Financial Services Technology Competency(金融サービス技術コンピテンシー)」を取得しました。

AWSサービスレディ認定

  • AWS PrivateLink
  • Amazon Redshift
  • AWS Outposts
  • AWS Lambda
  • Amazon RDS

AWS コンピテンシー

  • AWS 金融サービステクノロジー
  • AWS データおよび分析ソフトウェア
AWS-Partner

10X Banking が Confluent と Amazon Web Services を使用して金融サービスを変革した方法をご覧ください

Confluent と AWS の統合

オンプレミスのデータフットプリントを持つ従来型の企業でも、デジタルネイティブの企業でも、Confluent はクラウドへの移行のあらゆる段階でお客様をサポートします。企業は Confluent を使用してデータを AWS に移行し、統合されたデータプラットフォーム上でリアルタイム分析とアプリを実行できます。これにより、不正の検出、予測メンテナンス、顧客維持まで、あらゆる取り組みがサポートされます。Apache Kafka を搭載した完全な躍動するデータ (Data in Motion) プラットフォームにより、クラウドへの移行を加速します。

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機能と価格設定

AWS でイベント処理を拡張し、リアルタイムアプリケーションと分析をより低コストで迅速に構築できます。

注目のリソース

Amazon Web Services (AWS) 上の Confluent Cloud に関するよくある質問

What is Confluent Cloud on AWS?

Confluent Cloud on AWS is a fully managed, cloud-native data streaming platform powered by Apache Kafka®. It enables real-time data processing and integration across AWS services without the operational overhead of managing Kafka infrastructure. By leveraging AWS infrastructure, Confluent Cloud provides a scalable and reliable streaming solution that integrates seamlessly with your AWS environment.

Learn more about Confluent Cloud on AWS

How does Confluent Cloud integrate with AWS services?

Confluent Cloud offers seamless integration with AWS services through fully managed connectors. You can connect to services like Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, Amazon Redshift, and Amazon Elasticsearch Service. These integrations enable you to build robust data pipelines and streaming applications that interact directly with AWS resources.

Explore AWS integrations with Confluent Cloud

Does Confluent Cloud use AWS infrastructure?

Yes, when you deploy Confluent Cloud on AWS, it runs on AWS infrastructure, utilizing AWS's global network, security features, and compliance standards to provide a reliable and scalable data streaming service.

Learn about Confluent Cloud deployment options

Can Apache Kafka be deployed on AWS using Confluent?

Absolutely. Confluent Cloud provides a fully managed Apache Kafka service on AWS, allowing you to deploy Kafka clusters without worrying about setup, scaling, or maintenance. If you prefer a self-managed solution, you can also deploy Confluent Platform on AWS using AWS CloudFormation templates.

Get started with Confluent Cloud on AWS

What are the benefits of using Confluent Cloud on AWS?

Using Confluent Cloud on AWS offers numerous benefits:

  • Simplified Management: Offload operational tasks like provisioning, scaling, and patching to Confluent.
  • Seamless AWS Integration: Leverage fully managed connectors to integrate with AWS services.
  • Scalability: Automatically scale resources based on workload.
  • Enhanced Security: Benefit from built-in security features and compliance certifications.
  • Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go pricing reduces upfront costs.

Discover the benefits of Confluent Cloud

Is there an AWS service equivalent to Apache Kafka?

Yes, AWS offers Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK), a service that simplifies the setup and management of Kafka clusters. However, Confluent Cloud provides additional features such as advanced connectors, ksqlDB and Apache Flink for stream processing, Schema Registry, and enterprise support.

Compare Confluent Cloud and Amazon MSK

What is the difference between Confluent Cloud and Amazon MSK?

While both Confluent Cloud and Amazon MSK provide managed Apache Kafka services, there are key differences:

  • Feature Set: Confluent Cloud offers a complete streaming platform with additional tools like ksqlDB, Flink, Schema Registry, and fully managed connectors.
  • Operational Overhead: Confluent Cloud is fully managed, handling operational tasks like upgrades and scaling automatically, whereas Amazon MSK requires more hands-on management.
  • Global Availability: Confluent Cloud is available across multiple AWS regions with multi-zone replication.
  • Support: Confluent provides enterprise-grade support with Kafka expertise.

Read more about Confluent Cloud vs. Amazon MSK

How do I set up Confluent Cloud on AWS?

To set up Confluent Cloud on AWS:

  • Sign Up: Create a Confluent Cloud account.
  • Select AWS: Choose AWS as your cloud provider during cluster creation.
  • Configure Cluster: Select the desired region and cluster specifications.
  • Connect Applications: Use provided bootstrap servers and credentials to connect your producers and consumers.

Follow the step-by-step guide to set up Confluent Cloud on AWS

What are the pricing models for Confluent Cloud on AWS?

Confluent Cloud uses a consumption-based pricing model, charging based on:

  • Data Ingress/Egress: Volume of data streamed.
  • Storage: Amount of data stored in Kafka topics.
  • Additional Services: Usage of connectors, Apache Flink, ksqlDB, and Schema Registry.
  • There are also committed usage plans for discounted rates.

View Confluent Cloud pricing details

How does Confluent Cloud support real-time data streaming on AWS?

Confluent Cloud enables real-time data streaming by providing a high-throughput, low-latency platform for ingesting and processing streaming data. With integrations to AWS services, you can build end-to-end real-time data pipelines and applications.

Learn about real-time data streaming with Confluent Cloud

What are the best practices for running Confluent Cloud on AWS?

Best practices include:

  • Use Managed Connectors: Leverage Confluent's fully managed connectors for AWS services.
  • Security Configurations: Implement proper authentication and encryption.
  • Schema Management: Use Schema Registry to manage data schemas.
  • Monitoring: Utilize Confluent's monitoring tools to track cluster health.
  • Optimize Performance: Configure topic partitions and replication factors appropriately.

Read the best practices guide

Can I use Apache Flink with Confluent Cloud on AWS for stream processing?

Yes, Confluent Cloud offers fully managed Apache Flink, allowing you to perform real-time stream processing and transformations using SQL-like syntax without managing the underlying infrastructure.

Get started with Apache Flink on Confluent Cloud

How does Confluent handle security and compliance on AWS?

Confluent Cloud provides robust security features:

  • Encryption: End-to-end encryption in transit and at rest.
  • Authentication: Support for API keys and OAuth.
  • Access Control: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for fine-grained permissions.
  • Compliance: Compliance certifications like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR readiness.

Learn about security in Confluent Cloud

Does Confluent offer integrations with AWS Lambda or Amazon S3?

Yes, Confluent provides fully managed connectors for AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, and other AWS services. These connectors enable seamless data integration and event-driven architectures.

Explore AWS connectors in Confluent Cloud

How does Confluent Cloud facilitate scalable data architecture on AWS?

Confluent Cloud automatically scales your Kafka clusters based on workload, allowing you to handle varying data volumes without manual intervention. This ensures your data architecture remains robust and scalable.

Understand scaling in Confluent Cloud

Can I leverage Confluent Cloud with AWS's AI and machine learning services?

Absolutely. By streaming data through Confluent Cloud, you can feed real-time data into AWS AI and machine learning services like Amazon SageMaker for advanced analytics and predictive modeling.

What is required to deploy a Confluent data pipeline on AWS?

You need:

  • Confluent Cloud Account: To create Kafka clusters.
  • AWS Resources: Access to AWS services you wish to integrate with.
  • Managed Connectors: Use Confluent's connectors for seamless integration.
  • Application Code: Develop producers and consumers as needed.

Get started with building data pipelines

Are there templates or quick starts for deploying Confluent on AWS?

Yes, Confluent provides AWS CloudFormation templates and quick-start guides to help you deploy Confluent Platform on AWS efficiently. For Confluent Cloud, you can follow the Quick Start Guide to set up your environment.

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How can I optimize the performance of Confluent Cloud on AWS?

Optimize performance by:

  • Configuring Partitions: Adjust topic partitions for parallelism.
  • Efficient Serialization: Use Avro or Protobuf with Schema Registry.
  • Monitoring: Use Confluent Control Center or Confluent Cloud Metrics API for monitoring.
  • Networking: Ensure low-latency network connections by appropriately configuring your VPC settings.

How does Confluent's Stream Governance feature interact with AWS data lakes and AI services?

Confluent's Stream Governance ensures data quality and compliance across streaming applications. It integrates with AWS data lakes and AI services by:

  • Schema Management: Enforcing schemas with Schema Registry.
  • Data Lineage: Tracking data flow for compliance and auditing.
  • Visibility: Providing insights into data streams for better decision-making.

Learn about Stream Governance

Does Confluent integrate with AWS messaging services like EventBridge, SQS, and SNS?

Yes, Confluent provides connectors and integration patterns to work with AWS messaging services:

  • Amazon SQS Source Connector: SQS Source Connector
  • Amazon SNS Sink Connector: SNS Sink Connector
  • EventBridge Integration: You can publish Kafka events to EventBridge using custom integrations or Lambda functions.

Explore messaging integrations

How does Confluent Cloud compare to Redpanda on AWS?

While both Confluent Cloud and Redpanda offer streaming platforms compatible with Kafka APIs, Confluent Cloud provides:

  • Fully Managed Service: Including operational support and maintenance.
  • Comprehensive Ecosystem: With managed connectors, ksqlDB, and Schema Registry.
  • Enterprise Support: Access to Confluent's Kafka experts and support plans.

Compare Confluent Cloud with other streaming platforms

Can I use KaDeck with Confluent Cloud on AWS?

Yes, KaDeck is a third-party tool that can connect to Kafka clusters, including those on Confluent Cloud. You can use it for monitoring, managing topics, and analyzing messages.

How does Confluent support Apache Kafka clients on AWS?

Confluent Cloud is fully compatible with Apache Kafka clients. You can use existing Kafka producers and consumers to connect to your Confluent Cloud clusters on AWS with minimal code changes. Just update the bootstrap servers and authentication credentials.

Connecting clients to Confluent Cloud

Can I use Confluent Cloud with AWS PrivateLink?

Yes, Confluent Cloud supports AWS PrivateLink, allowing you to establish private connectivity between your VPCs and Confluent Cloud clusters without exposing traffic to the public internet.

Setting up AWS PrivateLink with Confluent Cloud

Does Confluent Cloud support multi-region deployments on AWS?

Yes, Confluent Cloud offers multi-zone and multi-region replication options to enhance availability and resilience across AWS regions.

Learn about multi-region clusters

What are the advantages of using Confluent Cloud over self-managing Apache Kafka on AWS?

Using Confluent Cloud over self-managed Kafka provides:

  • Reduced Operational Overhead: Confluent handles infrastructure management.
  • Enhanced Features: Access to Confluent's ecosystem like Apache Flink, Schema Registry, and managed connectors.
  • Expert Support: Benefit from Confluent's Kafka expertise.
  • Faster Time to Market: Deploy streaming applications quicker without infrastructure setup.

Understand the benefits of Confluent Cloud

How do I migrate from Amazon MSK to Confluent Cloud on AWS?

You can migrate from Amazon MSK to Confluent Cloud using tools like Kafka MirrorMaker 2.0 or Confluent Replicator to replicate data between clusters.