The Cost of Apache Kafka

Learn how to optimize Apache Kafka costs on Kubernetes through this 24-minute conference talk from CNCF. Discover practical strategies for managing persistent volumes and high-throughput cross-zone traffic that can become significant cost drivers in Kafka deployments. Explore how to leverage open source tools like OpenCost and NetObserve to build a comprehensive, cost-aware monitoring solution for Kafka infrastructure without relying on proprietary platforms. Understand how to extend OpenCost's capabilities by integrating NetObserve data to estimate and attribute cross-zone network costs directly to the pods generating traffic. Gain insights into monitoring compute and storage costs while implementing an open-source-driven approach to cost optimization. Follow along as the speakers share real-world experience and actionable strategies for running leaner, smarter Apache Kafka deployments using Strimzi on Kubernetes, providing you with a practical playbook for cost-effective Kafka operations.