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Learn Kafka Connect fundamentals through this comprehensive video course that introduces the scalable data streaming tool for connecting Apache Kafka with external systems. Explore the architecture and deployment modes while understanding the key differences between fully managed and self-managed connectors. Master running Connect clusters in Docker and managing connector instances using multiple interfaces including Confluent Connect API, Confluent CLI, and Kafka Connect REST API. Dive into hands-on exercises covering connector configuration, converters, and Single Message Transforms (SMTs) with managed connectors. Practice working with Confluent Cloud's managed connector API and CLI tools while learning deployment strategies and Docker-based implementations. Gain practical experience running self-managed connectors with Confluent Cloud and utilizing Kafka Connect's REST API for programmatic control. Develop monitoring skills and troubleshooting techniques for both Confluent managed connectors and self-managed Kafka Connect deployments, including error handling and dead letter queue management.
