Kafka Connect API is a standardized and pluggable framework for handling import and export of data from Kafka with inbound and outbound connectors or integrations. The Verified Integrations Program helps ISVs build and verify connectors and integrations, to adhere to that framework. This provides customers an assurance of compatibility and functionality with Confluent Platform and Kafka.
Apache Kafka® adoption continues to experience a meteoric growth - our 2018 survey reported that the vast majority of organizations (94%) plan to deploy new applications or systems using Kafka within the year. Why is building a connector important to your business?
The Verification service is free, and assures the connector is functional and has met specific technical requirements
TSAnet is multi vendor case management process and tool - essential to alleviate customer concerns about vendor finger pointing
Get listed on Confluent Hub, which currently enjoys 1,000s of visits per day, create joint collateral lead gen activities
Better user experience, scalability, integration with Confluent Platform - schema registry, control center, standardized source and sink
The first step is to discuss the overall project so both companies understand the scope and effort involved.
As you work through building the connector, Confluent will assist and provide the necessary resources to help.
Submit the connector as discussed and outlined in the Verification Guide.
Once Confluent verifies the integration we will publish it and work with you on joint assets and demand generation activities.
We want to work with you to discuss how you can build a verified integration with Confluent. Use the form to to initiate the verification process, submit your connector, ask questions or arrange for a technical consultation.