Simplifying Cloud Migrations with Apache Kafka

Every organization is planning or considering a migration to the cloud. While the benefits of cloud computing encompass improved efficiency, flexibility, major cost savings, and access to enterprise grade technology, cloud migrations are complicated. There is significant evidence that cloud migrations aren't a one-time, 2-month project, but rather an ongoing process that can last multiple years. So where’s the best place to start?

In this white paper, Principal Data Architect, Gwen Shapira shares a successful cloud migration strategy using Apache Kafka to:

• Reduce costs, accelerate migration times and streamline the cloud migration process
• Implement a central data pipeline architecture using Apache Kafka®
• Sync both on-prem and cloud deployments

Author

Gwen Shapira, Principal Data Architect, Confluent

Gwen is a principal data architect at Confluent. She has 15 years of experience working with code and customers to build scalable data architectures, integrating relational and big data technologies. She currently specializes in building real-time reliable data processing pipelines using Apache Kafka. Gwen is an Oracle Ace Director, an author of books including Kafka: The Definitive Guide and a frequent presenter at data related conferences. Gwen is also a committer on the Apache Kafka and Apache Sqoop projects.