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Apache Kafka, a popular Big Data component for distributed data streaming, is getting an automation boost from a new open source offering from LinkedIn called Cruise Control. Kafka is used to stream ...

Getting the most out of any Apache Kafka event streaming deployment requires a thorough understanding of Kafka consumer groups. Here’s what you need to know. To really understand Apache Kafka—and get ...

After Apache Hadoop got the whole Big Data thing started, Apache Spark emerged as the new darling of the ecosystem, becoming one of the most active open source projects in the world by improving upon ...