Multi-Cloud Replication in Real-Time with Apache Kafka and Cluster Linking

Multiple Apache Kafka clusters are the norm; not an exception anymore. Hybrid integration and multi-cloud replication for migration or disaster recovery are common use cases. This blog post explores a real-world success story from financial services around the transition of a large traditional bank from on-premise data centers into the public cloud for multi-cloud data sharing between AWS and Azure.

(Originally posted on Kai Waehner’s blog: “Multi-Cloud Replication in Real-Time with Apache Kafka and Cluster Linking”… Join the data streaming community and stay informed about new blog posts by subscribing to my newsletter)

What is Multi-Cloud and How Does Apache Kafka Help?

Multi-cloud refers to the use of multiple cloud computing services from different providers in a single heterogeneous IT environment. This approach enhances flexibility, performance, and reliability while avoiding vendor lock-in.

Here are the key benefits of multi-cloud:

• Avoidance of Vendor Lock-In: By utilizing multiple cloud providers, organizations can avoid dependency on a single vendor, reducing the risk associated with vendor-specific outages and price changes.
• Optimization of…