Question
Coforge
IN
Last activity: 11 Jan 2023 10:32 EST
8.7 Embedded Kafka Deprecation
In 8.7 release notes, it is mentioned like "Starting in Pega Platform 8.7, the use of the internal Kafka cluster as the Stream service is deprecated. On-premises systems that have been updated from earlier versions of Pega Platform can continue to use Kafka in embedded mode. However, to ensure future compatibility, do not create any new environments using embedded Kafka"
Following are the queries that need clarification:
- What exactly On-premisis systems mean? Are client managed clouds come under this?
- While updating from 8.4 to 8.7 in client managed cloud/private cloud, Is embedded kafka available in 8.7 after updation? (or) Integrating with external kafka is mandatory?
***Edited by Moderator Marije to add Capability tags***
Coforge
IN
Any update on this?
Eclatprime Digital Pvt Ltd
IN
Hi Pega Team,
Recently we are in between upgrade from Pega 8.3.1 to 8.7.1 , I have as well follow up for same questions
Thanks
Sujeet
Accepted Solution
Updated: 11 Jan 2023 10:32 EST
Pegasystems Inc.
NL
@AjitChandraM9485 @SPSUJITMCA this statement applies for both on-premises and managed/private cloud deployments. Upgrading customers, like the one you've described in your question, can continue to use the embedded Kafka. However, we highly recommend starting planning the transition to externally managed Kafka.
For managed/private cloud deployment, we are about to release a new version of our helm charts that will make it easy to connect to an external Kafka cluster. You can follow new releases here: https://github.com/pegasystems/pega-helm-charts/releases