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Instaclustr for Apache Kafka® and Kafka ® Connect 4.0 are generally available
NetApp is announcing the general availability of Instaclustr for Apache Kafka and Kafka Connect 4.0.0 on the NetApp Instaclustr Managed Platform. Kafka 4.0.0, announced by the Kafka project in March 2025, was the first major release in over 3 years and introduces a few significant changes. A full list of inclusions and changes can be found in the release notes.
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June 2, 2025
By Varun Ghai
Instaclustr for OpenSearch® 3.0: Experience the next level of search and analytics
Boost search & analytics with Instaclustr for OpenSearch 3.0. Explore AI/ML upgrades, seamless scaling, & unmatched performance. Experience a smarter workflow.
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May 15, 2025
By Alex Bunday
OpenSearch® performance benchmarking for cross-cluster replication (CCR)
OpenSearch's Cross-Cluster Replication (CCR) introduces a solution by replicating data across clusters to improve disaster recovery and availability. To understand the real-world impact of CCR, we performed detailed OpenSearch performance benchmarking, focusing on metrics like CPU usage, throughput, latency, and replication lag.
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May 13, 2025
By Paris Larkins
Apache Kafka® security: The 5 non-negotiables for secure data streaming
Secure your data streams with 5 best practices for Kafka security. From updates to compliance, learn how to protect sensitive data and scale confidently with Apache Kafka.
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May 12, 2025
By Instaclustr
