The Kafka Output node outputs data to an Apache Kafka Data Store.
This node performs a similar function to the Data Store Output node, in that it forms an Analysis end point, where you can choose the data store in which you want to hold the fields manipulated by an Analysis.
For more information on configuring external data stores, see Creating an external data store.
Properties
Display Name
Specify the name of the node that is displayed on the Analysis Designer canvas.
The default value is Kafka Output.
Data Store to Read
Select a streaming data store.
You can only select a data store which has a Store Repository Type of Kafka and where the option This channel will be used to write to Kafka is selected.
A value is required for this property.
Value Field
Select an incoming string field.
A value is required for this property.
Key Field
Optionally select an incoming key field.
If you select a Key Field, this field will be displayed in the spreadsheet on the Analysis page, along with the Value Field.