Creating a Kafka Database
This page covers the configuration specific to Kafka — its Database Mode and any engine-specific settings shown below. The rest of the creation flow — opening the wizard, namespace and name, version, machine profile, storage, and optional features — is the same for every engine and is documented in Common Steps.
Database Mode
Select the topology under Database Mode:
- Combined — Nodes act as both controller and broker. Simpler; best for smaller deployments.
- Topology — Role-separated Controller and Broker node tiers (KRaft), each scaled and resourced independently.
| Node | Description |
|---|---|
| Controller | Manages cluster metadata and the KRaft quorum. |
| Broker | Handles produce/consume traffic and stores partition data. |
Each tier has its own Number of Replicas, Storage size, Machine, CPU, and Memory fields.
Create a Kafka Database
- Open the wizard and select Kafka — see Getting Started and Select a Database Type.
- Set the namespace and name.
- Pick the database version and the Database Mode described above, then set the machine profile and storage — see Configure the Database.
- Optionally configure Advanced Configuration (labels, deletion policy, credentials, point-in-time recovery) and Additional Options (monitoring, backup, TLS, gateway).
- Click Deploy.