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Apache Kafka is a distributed event streaming platform capable of handling trillions of events a day. It is widely used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation of Apache Kafka on Ubuntu 22.04. Whether you are deploying it on a local server or using a , this tutorial provides all the necessary steps.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Before installing Apache Kafka, ensure your system is up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, whether you’re setting it up locally or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Java<\/h2>\n
Kafka requires Java to run. Install OpenJDK 11 using the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
After installation, verify the Java installation:<\/p>\n
java -version<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Download and Install Apache Kafka<\/h2>\n
Navigate to the \/opt directory and download the latest version of Apache Kafka:<\/p>\n
\r\ncd \/opt\r\nsudo wget https:\/\/downloads.apache.org\/kafka\/3.4.0\/kafka_2.13-3.4.0.tgz\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Extract the downloaded file:<\/p>\n
sudo tar -xvzf kafka_2.13-3.4.0.tgz<\/code><\/pre>\n
Rename the extracted folder for easier access:<\/p>\n
sudo mv kafka_2.13-3.4.0 kafka<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Start Zookeeper and Kafka Server<\/h2>\n
Kafka uses Zookeeper to manage distributed brokers. Start the Zookeeper server with the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo \/opt\/kafka\/bin\/zookeeper-server-start.sh \/opt\/kafka\/config\/zookeeper.properties<\/code><\/pre>\n
Open a new terminal session and start the Kafka server:<\/p>\n
sudo \/opt\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-server-start.sh \/opt\/kafka\/config\/server.properties<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Create a Kafka Topic<\/h2>\n
To create a topic in Kafka, use the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo \/opt\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-topics.sh --create --topic test --bootstrap-server localhost:9092 --replication-factor 1 --partitions 1<\/code><\/pre>\n
You can verify that the topic was created successfully with the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo \/opt\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-topics.sh --list --bootstrap-server localhost:9092<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Send Messages to the Kafka Topic<\/h2>\n
Open a new terminal session and start a producer to send messages to the topic:<\/p>\n
sudo \/opt\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-console-producer.sh --topic test --bootstrap-server localhost:9092<\/code><\/pre>\n
Type messages and press Enter to send them to the topic.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 7: Consume Messages from the Kafka Topic<\/h2>\n
Open another terminal session and start a consumer to read messages from the topic:<\/p>\n
sudo \/opt\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-console-consumer.sh --topic test --from-beginning --bootstrap-server localhost:9092<\/code><\/pre>\n
You should see the messages that were sent to the topic.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n