Configure Kafka account

Overview

You must create the Kafka account to connect to data sources that you want to use in your pipelines. You can configure your account from the SnapLogic Platform using the Designer or Manager.

Snap-account compatibility

The Snaps in the Kafka Snap Pack work with different accounts and protocols per the following table:

Snaps Kafka Account Kafka Kerberos Account Kafka MSK IAM Account Kafka OAuth2 Account Kafka SSL Account
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Kafka Acknowledge Snap Tick Icon Tick Icon Tick Icon Tick Icon Tick Icon
Kafka Producer Snap Tick Icon Tick Icon Tick Icon Tick Icon Tick Icon

Account encryption

Standard Encryption If you are using Standard Encryption, follow the High sensitivity settings under Enhanced Encryption.
Enhanced Encryption If you have the Enhanced Account Encryption feature, the following describes which fields are encrypted for each sensitivity level selected for this account:
  • High: Password.
  • Low: Hostname, Port and Username.