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Sync data from Kubernetes to Kafka

CloudQuery is the simple, fast data integration platform that can fetch your data from Kubernetes APIs and load it into Kafka
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Step by step guide for how to export data from Kubernetes to Kafka

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MacOS Setup

Step 1: Install CloudQuery

To install CloudQuery, run the following command in your terminal:

brew install cloudquery/tap/cloudquery

Step 2: Create a Configuration File

Next, run the following command to initialize a sync configuration file for Kubernetes to Kafka:

cloudquery init --source=k8s --destination=kafka

This will generate a config file named k8s_to_kafka.yaml. Follow the instructions to fill out the necessary fields to authenticate against your own environment.

Step 3: Log in to CloudQuery CLI

Next, log in to the CloudQuery CLI. If you have't already, you can sign up for a free account as part of this step:

cloudquery login

Step 4: Run a Sync

cloudquery sync k8s_to_kafka.yaml

This will start syncing data from the Kubernetes API to your Kafka environment! 🚀

See the CloudQuery documentation portal for more deployment guides, options and further tips.

FAQs

What is CloudQuery?
CloudQuery is an open-source tool that helps you extract, transform, and load cloud asset data from various sources into databases for security, compliance, and visibility.
Why does CloudQuery require login?
Logging in allows CloudQuery to authenticate your access to the CloudQuery Hub and monitor usage for billing purposes. Data synced with CloudQuery remains private to your environment and is not shared with our servers or any third parties.
What data does CloudQuery have access to?
CloudQuery accesses only the metadata and configurations of your cloud resources that you specify without touching sensitive data or workloads.
How is CloudQuery priced?
CloudQuery offers flexible pricing based on the number of cloud accounts and usage. Visit our pricing page for detailed plans.
Is there a free version of CloudQuery?
Yes, CloudQuery offers a free plan that includes basic features, perfect for smaller teams or personal use. More details can be found on our pricing page.
What authentication information is required to run the sync from Kubernetes to Kafka?
CloudQuery works on a similar basis to kubectl, the Kubernetes command line tool and will use information contained in a Kubernetes configuration file (also known as a kubeconfig file) to authenticate the sync. By default, CloudQuery will look for a file located at ~/.kube/config. If you want to use a different file, you can specify this by setting the KUBECONFIG environment variable to your chosen path.
How can I specify which Kubernetes contexts to connect to?
By default, CloudQuery will use the contexts specificed in your Kubernetes configuration file. If you want to connect to different contexts, you can specify this by setting the contexts variable. This variable supports wildcard use, so if you want to connect to all available contexts, simply set the variable to *.
What can I do with CloudQuery's Kafka integration?
With CloudQuery's Kafka integration, you can stream and manage cloud asset data across multiple cloud platforms in real-time, enabling a comprehensive view of your infrastructure.
How does CloudQuery's Kafka integration help with cloud asset inventory management?
It allows you to build a real-time inventory of your cloud assets by collecting, organizing, and storing data from Kafka streams, making asset tracking and auditing easier and more efficient.
How can I use CloudQuery's Kafka integration for security and compliance audits?
CloudQuery's Kafka integration streams cloud data into an easily queryable format, allowing you to automate compliance checks and security audits across all cloud environments in real-time.

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