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  1. Preface
  2. Introduction to Kafka Connector
  3. Kafka connections
  4. Mappings for Kafka
  5. Appendix A: Data type reference

Kafka Connector

Kafka Connector

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Preface

Preface

Use
Kafka Connector
to learn how to read from or write to Kafka by using Cloud Data Integration. Learn to create a connection, develop and run mappings, and mapping tasks in Cloud Data Integration.
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Prasada Dangeti - December 17, 2025

Can we use this configuration for real time event publishing? Does it capture events continuously and stream to the Kafka topic? 

Informatica Documentation Team - December 18, 2025

Hi Prasada,

We're working to address your comments and will get back to you.

Regards,

Informatica Documentation Team