Autoscaling Confluent Cloud: Should We and How Would We?

Explore the intricacies of autoscaling Confluent Cloud in this 37-minute conference talk. Delve into the considerations for scaling cloud-based Kafka and learn how to implement effective autoscaling strategies. Discover when scaling is appropriate and how to set up auto-scaling for your Confluent Cloud resources. Examine common use cases that necessitate scaling strategies and understand the approaches best suited for each scenario. Gain insights into Confluent Cloud's architecture and its impact on Kafka scaling. Learn to handle ephemeral workloads, identify key metrics for creating auto-scaling policies, and navigate potential pitfalls in Confluent Cloud autoscaling. Explore best practices for scaling Kafka clients to ensure overall system scalability. Dive into code examples demonstrating various approaches, equipping you with the knowledge to design and implement your own scaling strategy for Confluent Cloud workloads.