Adapter for Apache Kafka connects to Kafka through Java API at run time. You create one or more connections at design time to use in integrations. The number of connections you create and the type of those connections depend on the topics you are connecting to and your integration needs.

Adapter for Apache Kafka connections contain parameters that Integration Server uses to manage connections on the Apache Kafka. The adapter uses these connections to provide services. You configure connections using Integration Server Administrator. You must have Integration Server Administrator privileges to access Adapter for Apache Kafka's administrative screens.

For instructions on configuring Adapter for Apache Kafka connections, see Overview of Adapter for Apache Kafka Connections . For information about seeing user privileges, see the webMethods Integration Server Administrator’s Guide for your release.

For a list of tasks that you must do before you can create your connections, see Before Configuring or Managing Adapter Connection