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How to configure Kafka Authentication in Strimzi

Learn how to configure secure Kafka authentication in Strimzi for multi-tenant environments. This technical guide covers mTLS, certificate-chain principals, tenant-specific listeners, custom principal builders, OAuth bearer authentication, and the risks of relying on Strimzi internals.

Strimzi Kafka
Release Blog 2026.2 - The Summer Release

Axual 2026.2, the Summer LTS release, brings continuous message fetching and CEL-based queries to Topic Browse, Externalised Groups for managing membership through your Identity Provider, the move to Apicurio v3, improved Audit Events, KSML 1.3, and new MCP Server capabilities.

Axual Product
Strimzi 1.0.0: CRD Versioning, Conversion, and GitOps Operations

A technical overview of the Strimzi 1.0.0 CRD migration path, including CRD versioning, conversion tooling, storage updates, and operational considerations for ArgoCD-managed GitOps Kubernetes environments.

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Rachel van Egmond
July 26, 2024
TenneT Kafka for grid monitoring | use case
TenneT Kafka for grid monitoring | use case

TenneT, a leading European electricity Transmission System Operator, uses Axual's Kafka platform for real-time data streaming. This helps them monitor the grid better and make fast decisions. Axual's platform makes it easier for TenneT to handle large amounts of data, improve their technology, and work more efficiently.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Rachel van Egmond
July 25, 2024
Enexis Kafka maturity for smart metering | use case
Enexis Kafka maturity for smart metering | use case

Enexis, a Dutch grid operator, partnered with Axual to implement a real-time data streaming solution. This enabled efficient smart meter data management, reducing labor and enhancing data processing.

Apache Kafka Use Cases
Rachel van Egmond
July 19, 2024
Utilities can benefit from Kafka by leveraging adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions
Utilities can benefit from Kafka by leveraging adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions

Utilities are constantly seeking innovative ways to manage and analyze vast amounts of data efficiently. By leveraging Kafka's adaptable architecture and cost-effective data streaming solutions, utility companies can significantly enhance their ability to process real-time data, improve operational efficiency, and make more informed decisions. This transformative approach enables utilities to stay competitive and responsive in an ever-evolving industry landscape.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
July 12, 2024
Kubernetes Simplifies Your Apache Kafka Deployment with Strimzi
Kubernetes Simplifies Your Apache Kafka Deployment with Strimzi

Kubernetes emerges as a great tool in the extensive technical Kafka landscape. It’s all about streamlining the deployment. As organizations increasingly adopt Kubernetes for container orchestration, deploying complex systems like Apache Kafka becomes more complicated.

Kubernetes
Rachel van Egmond
July 9, 2024
Vendor Selection for Apache Kafka: Exploring the Benefits of Choosing a Smaller Provider
Vendor Selection for Apache Kafka: Exploring the Benefits of Choosing a Smaller Provider

Vendor selection for Apache Kafka can offer significant benefits when opting for a smaller provider. These advantages include cost savings, specialized features, personalized customer support, and greater flexibility. Smaller vendors often provide tailored solutions, rapid innovation, and closer partnerships, ensuring a more responsive and effective Kafka service for your business needs.

Apache Kafka for Business
Rachel van Egmond
July 9, 2024
Energy trading with Apache Kafka – how to become faster than the competition
Energy trading with Apache Kafka – how to become faster than the competition

Energy trading; a dynamic process of buying, selling, and moving energy commodities such as electricity, natural gas, and oil across various markets. It involves assessing supply and demand dynamics, market trends, and geopolitical factors to optimize pricing and ensure reliable supply.

Apache Kafka for Business
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