Link to DMS Kafka¶
When connecting CDM to DMS Kafka, configure the parameters as described in Table 1.
Parameter | Description | Example Value |
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Name | Link name, which should be defined based on the data source type, so it is easier to remember what the link is for | dms_link |
Service Type | DMS Kafka edition. Currently, only the Platinum edition is available. | Platinum |
Kafka Broker | Address of a Kafka premium instance. The format is host:port. |
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Kafka SASL_SSL | Whether to enable SSL authentication when a client connects to a Kafka premium instance. If Kafka SASL_SSL is enabled, data will be encrypted before transmission for higher security, but performance will suffer. | Yes |
Username | Username for connecting to DMS Kafka. This parameter is displayed when Kafka SASL_SSL is enabled. |
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Password | Password for connecting to DMS Kafka. This parameter is displayed when Kafka SASL_SSL is enabled. |
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