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Last activity: 19 Jan 2024 4:16 EST
Redpanda integration
Does Pega support integration with Redpanda instead of Kafka?
Pegasystems Inc.
GB
@SergiyM16945600 Kafka is a compulsory platform for the installation of Pega '23. Pega Platform deployments require access to an external Kafka cluster to use the streaming functionality in the software. Without this Kafka cluster, Pega Platform is not fully functional.
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Platform Support Guide > Kafka
External Kafka in your deployment
Connecting a Pega Platform virtual machine deployment to use a streaming service
PNC
US
@MarijeSchillern my understanding is that Kafka can still be embedded, but it is in deprecated mode. However the question is whether Redpanda can be used instead of Kafka?
Pegasystems Inc.
NL
@SergiyM16945600: Thanks for reaching out and asking this question.
- Yes the Embedded kafka is in deprecated mode and it's recommended to externalize your kafka.
- Regarding Redpanda from the surface of it looks & mentions clearly supporting kafka protocol. (doc link). However i would also recommend looking at it's limitations as well.
Pega platform can connect to any offering that supports Kafka protocol and offer the capabilities of Kafka.
Hope this answer helps & good luck.