Apache Kafka

About Apache Kafka

Apache Kafka is a high-throughput, distributed event streaming platform designed for real-time data pipelines and stream processing. It enables reliable messaging between systems, applications, and microservices.

The Bitnami Kafka Stack includes Kafka, Zookeeper, and all required dependencies pre-configured for fast and secure deployment on your VPS.

1.  High-throughput message streaming for real-time applications.

2.  Durable and fault-tolerant, ideal for critical data pipelines.

3.  Decouples services through publish/subscribe architecture.

4.  Scales horizontally to handle millions of messages per second.

5.  Fast VPS deployment with Bitnami’s secure configuration.

Credentials for Apache Kafka by Bitnami on VPS

Kafka doesn’t include a web interface by default, but can be managed via CLI and integrated tools:

• Zookeeper port: 2181

• Kafka default port: 9092

• Kafka console access (SSH):
  kafka-console-producer.sh –broker-list localhost:9092 –topic your-topic
  kafka-console-consumer.sh –bootstrap-server localhost:9092 –topic your-topic –from-beginning

• Username: bitnami

• Password / SSH Key: (set during VPS creation or stored in /home/bitnami/bitnami_credentials)

Documentation

• Official Apache Kafka Documentation

• Bitnami Kafka Stack Guide

• How to connect to Kafka remotely

SSH / SFTP / SCP Connection

To access the VPS server where Kafka is installed:

• SSH Host: your-vps-ip

• Port: 22

• Username: bitnami (or root depending on your image)

• Private Key / Password: (provided in VPS panel or set manually)

Use PuTTY, WinSCP, or terminal tools for secure access and file transfer.

Disclaimer:

This VPS image includes Apache Kafka preinstalled via Bitnami. We do not modify the original Bitnami stack and provide it as-is.
All trademarks, product names, and logos are property of their respective owners. Apache Kafka is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
Use responsibly. Ensure secure access, backup your data, and monitor system health.