We are developing an new Application in Pega 7.1.8, we have to Integrate our Application with HBase database. We might have to read and write data into HBase database. I have been going through the PDN and read some of the articles on Connect-HBase. One thing I could not get is the feature of Read /Write from/to HBase Database available in V7.1.8, Or is the feature only supported from V7.2. Need some inputs on how to achieve this, Any reference materials and the ways to achieve this would help.

Also, Can we use JMS Queue's to send and receive messages to HBase Database directly or via Kafka. Is this an Option which can be looked upon. Any help would be Appreciated.