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Lenses 5.3: Robust Kafka with single click topic backup/restore

Navigating the intricacies of Apache Kafka just got a lot more intuitive. With Lenses 5.3 we bring you peace of mind, regardless of where you are in your Kafka journey. Our newest release is all about smoothing out the bumps, and making sure you're equipped to handle Kafka's challenges with confidence. Here's a sprinkle of what's in store, ahead of our big 6.0 release later this year.

A single-click Kafka topic backup experience

We like to reduce the most mundane, complex and time-consuming work associated with managing a Kafka platform. One such task is backing up topic data. With a growing reliance on Kafka for various workloads, having a solid backup strategy is not just a nice-to-have, but a necessity. If you haven’t backed up your Kafka and you live in fear of disaster striking, worry no more.

Mission-critical data flows with the open-source Lenses Kafka Connector for Amazon S3

An effective data platform thrives on solid data integration, and for Kafka, S3 data flows are paramount. Data engineers often grapple with diverse data requests related to S3. Enter Lenses. By partnering with major enterprises, we've levelled up our S3 connector, making it the market's leading choice. We've also incorporated it into our Lenses 5.3 release, boosting Kafka topic backup/restore.

Boost Data Streaming Performance, Uptime, and Scalability | Data Streaming Systems

Operate the data streaming platform efficiently by focusing on prevention, monitoring, and mitigation for maximum uptime. Handle potential data loss risks like software bugs, operator errors, and misconfigurations proactively. Leverage GitOps for real-time alerts and remediation. Adjust capacity to meet demand and monitor costs with Confluent Cloud's pay-as-you-go model. Prepare for growth with documentation and minimal governance.

Creating Collaborative Applications with Ably Spaces

Learn more about Ably's newest Product, Spaces. Spaces makes it easier to build collaboration features such as Avatar Stacks, Shared Cursors, Component Locking, and more. This video is the first in a series of exploring getting started with each of the Spaces features, subscribe to see when the next videos are released.

The API Gateway and the Future of Cloud Native Applications

The rapid growth of cloud native applications that are smaller, more distributed, and designed for highly dynamic environments has turned API gateways into indispensable intermediaries for driving digital initiatives. At the same time, the emergence of the Kubernetes Gateway API, with support from the Envoy Gateway project, is driving a shift towards standardization and interoperability.

Use GitOps as an efficient CI/CD pipeline for Data Streaming | Data Streaming Systems

Early automation saves time and money. GitOps improves CI/CD pipeline, enhancing operations & traceability. Learn to use GitOps for data streaming platforms & streaming applications with Apache Kafka and Confluent Cloud.