> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/data-analytics/kafka.md).

# Event Streams for Apache Kafka

<code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Event Streams for Apache Kafka is a fully managed Apache Kafka service. Apache Kafka is an open-source event streaming platform capable of handling trillions of daily events. With <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Event Streams for Apache Kafka, users can easily set up, scale, and operate Kafka clusters without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure.

At its core, the goal of Event Streams for Apache Kafka is to democratize data streaming and make it accessible to organizations of all sizes and industries. We recognize that Kafka's capabilities are vast, but its successful deployment and ongoing management have traditionally required a deep pool of specialized expertise. With this product, we aim to bridge the gap between Kafka's potential and its practical usage. By offering managed Event Streams for Apache Kafka service in the cloud, we empower businesses to focus on innovation and value creation rather than the intricacies of infrastructure management.

## Product overview

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Overview</strong></mark></td><td>Discover features, benefits, and use cases for streamlined data streaming.</td><td><a href="/cloud/data-analytics/kafka/overview.md">Overview</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Quick links

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Use Cases</strong></mark></td><td>Explore the key use cases to implement Event Streams for Apache Kafka</td><td><a href="/cloud/data-analytics/kafka/use-cases.md">Use Cases</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>DCD How-Tos</strong></mark></td><td>Get started with creating and managing Event Streams for Apache Kafka via the DCD.</td><td><a href="/cloud/data-analytics/kafka/dcd-howtos.md">DCD How-Tos</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>API How-Tos</strong></mark></td><td>Get started with creating and managing Event Streams for Apache Kafka through the API.</td><td><a href="/cloud/data-analytics/kafka/api-howtos.md">API How-Tos</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Developer Tools

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Event Streams for Apache Kafka API</strong></mark></td><td>Explore the API Specification of Event Streams for Apache Kafka</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/data-analytics/event-streams-for-apache-kafka/">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/data-analytics/event-streams-for-apache-kafka/</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>SDKs</strong></mark></td><td>Explore the SDKs of Event Streams for Apache Kafka</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Terraform</strong></mark></td><td>Explore Terraform for Event Streams for Apache Kafka</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/tools-terraform">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/tools-terraform</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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