AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - MSK Connect

The video tutorial introduces Kafka Connect, a framework for data integration, and explains how to use MSK Connect on AWS for managing Kafka Connect workers with auto-scaling capabilities. It covers deploying connectors as plugins, with an example of using the Amazon S3 Kafka connector. The tutorial concludes with pricing details and emphasizes the ease of configuration with MSK Connect.

What is the primary function of Kafka Connect?

• To store data within Kafka

• To secure data in Kafka

• To transfer data between Kafka and other systems

• To analyze data within Kafka

What does MSK Connect provide for Kafka Connect on AWS?

• Data storage solutions

• Manual scaling capabilities

• Managed Kafka Connect workers with auto-scaling

• Security enhancements for Kafka

Which of the following is a feature of MSK Connect?

• Offers a fixed number of workers

• Requires manual infrastructure management

• Provides auto-scaling capabilities

• Only supports Amazon S3 as a destination

In the example provided, where is the data from the MSK cluster written to?

• Amazon Redshift

• Amazon OpenSearch

• DBSM

• Amazon S3

What is the pricing model for MSK Connect workers?

• $1.10 per worker per hour

• $0.11 per worker per minute

• $0.11 per worker per hour

• $0.11 per worker per day