Apache Kafka

Azure Streaming & Messaging 2 variations

Apache Kafka 4.2, the distributed event streaming platform, ready to publish and subscribe on first boot.

Base
Hardened build
minimal ports, security patches applied at build time
Access
Unique credentials
generated on first boot, readable only by root
Verified
Boots working
services pass a health gate before release
Support
24/7, 365 days
by email and live chat, 24 hour response SLA

Variations

Choose the operating system, cloud and version you need. Every variation is the same hardened Apache Kafka image, built and supported by cloudimg.

ProductCloudOperating systemVersion
Apache Kafka 4.2 Ubuntu 24.04 Azure Ubuntu 24.04 4.2 View
Apache Kafka 4.2 on Ubuntu 22.04 Azure Ubuntu 22.04 4.2 View · Guide

Overview

Apache Kafka is a distributed event streaming platform for high throughput publish and subscribe messaging and durable event logs. It is the backbone of real time data pipelines and event driven systems.

Why the cloudimg image

cloudimg delivers Kafka 4.2 hardened and fully patched, preconfigured so the broker is ready on first boot. Data is held on a dedicated disk separate from the operating system, and the image is backed by 24/7 support.

Common uses

  • Event streaming pipelines
  • Log aggregation
  • Real time data integration