AutoMQ (Experimental)

AutoMQ is a Kafka-compatible, cloud-native messaging platform designed for high scalability and operational simplicity. Streamtime enables you to deploy and manage AutoMQ clusters on your Kubernetes fleets.

When to Use AutoMQ

  • Cloud-Native Messaging: Ideal for teams seeking a modern, cloud-native Kafka alternative.
  • Auto-Scaling Needs: When you require seamless, automatic scaling of your messaging workloads.
  • Built-in Observability: If you want integrated monitoring and operational insights.
  • Internal Tenants: Currently best suited for internal or experimental environments.

Key Features

  • Kafka API-Compatible: Works with existing Kafka clients and tools.
  • Auto-Scaling: Automatically adjusts resources based on workload.
  • Cloud-Native Architecture: Designed for Kubernetes and containerized deployments.
  • Built-in Observability: Integrated hooks for monitoring and metrics.
  • Operational Simplicity: Minimal manual intervention required.

How to Deploy AutoMQ on Streamtime

  1. Select Cluster Platform
    • In the Streamtime UI, create a new Kafka cluster.
    • Choose AutoMQ as the cluster platform.
  2. Configure Cluster Basics
    • Set the cluster name, tenancy mode, and number of Kafka units.
    • Select the Kubernetes fleet for deployment.
  3. Advanced Configuration
    • Configure authentication, storage, and other advanced settings as needed.
  4. Review and Deploy
    • Review your configuration and click Deploy to provision the AutoMQ cluster.

Once deployed, you can monitor and manage your AutoMQ cluster directly from the Streamtime dashboard.