{"id":2854,"date":"2025-12-09T04:47:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T10:09:11","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-apache-kafka-on-rocky-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-apache-kafka-on-rocky-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Apache Kafka on Rocky Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<article>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Apache Kafka is a distributed event streaming platform capable of handling trillions of events a day. It is commonly used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. In this guide, you will learn how to install Apache Kafka on Rocky Linux, which can be effectively hosted on a  for enhanced performance and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A Rocky Linux server with root access<\/li>\n<li>Java Development Kit (JDK) installed<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Linux commands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by updating your package index and upgrading existing packages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Java JDK<\/h2>\n<p>Apache Kafka requires Java, so install the OpenJDK package:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install java-11-openjdk-devel -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Verify the Java installation:<\/p>\n<pre><code>java -version<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Download Apache Kafka<\/h2>\n<p>Download the latest version of Apache Kafka:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget https:\/\/downloads.apache.org\/kafka\/3.5.0\/kafka_2.13-3.5.0.tgz<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Extract the downloaded archive:<\/p>\n<pre><code>tar -xzf kafka_2.13-3.5.0.tgz<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Move the extracted Kafka folder to \/usr\/local:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mv kafka_2.13-3.5.0 \/usr\/local\/kafka<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Start Zookeeper<\/h2>\n<p>Kafka requires Zookeeper to manage distributed brokers. Start Zookeeper using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo \/usr\/local\/kafka\/bin\/zookeeper-server-start.sh \/usr\/local\/kafka\/config\/zookeeper.properties<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Start Kafka Server<\/h2>\n<p>Open another terminal session to start the Kafka server:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo \/usr\/local\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-server-start.sh \/usr\/local\/kafka\/config\/server.properties<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Create a Kafka Topic<\/h2>\n<p>Create a new Kafka topic called &#8220;test&#8221; using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo \/usr\/local\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-topics.sh --create --topic test --bootstrap-server localhost:9092 --partitions 1 --replication-factor 1<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 7: Test Kafka<\/h2>\n<p>To test your Kafka installation, open a producer terminal and send messages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo \/usr\/local\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-console-producer.sh --topic test --bootstrap-server localhost:9092<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In another terminal, consume the messages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo \/usr\/local\/kafka\/bin\/kafka-console-consumer.sh --topic test --from-beginning --bootstrap-server localhost:9092<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 8: Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed Apache Kafka on Rocky Linux. This powerful messaging platform can significantly benefit from being hosted on a . For additional options, explore various  solutions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> for optimal performance and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2024 Apache Kafka Installation Tutorial. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. 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