Confluent Platform 6.1 further simplifies management tasks for Apache Kafka® operators. Based on Apache Kafka 2.7, this release provides even higher availability for enterprises who are using Kafka as the central backbone for their business-critical applications. Confluent Platform 6.1 delivers enhancements that reduce the risk of downtime, simplify operations and streamline the user experience, as well as improve visibility and control with centralized management.

EPISODE LINKS

• Check out the release notes
• Read the blog post: Introducing Confluent Platform 6.1
• Download Confluent Platform 6.1
• Watch the video version of this podcast
• Join the Confluent Community
• Learn more with Kafka tutorials, resources, and guides at Confluent Developer
• Live demo: Kafka streaming in 10 minutes on Confluent Cloud
• Use 60PDCAST to get an additional $60 of free Confluent Cloud usage (details)