Where will we place Kafka — with the vendor or with us?

The placement of Kafka depends on infrastructure, security, scalability, and cost requirements:

• Vendor (cloud service):

  • Fast setup and scaling.
  • Lower infrastructure support costs.
  • The provider handles fault tolerance and updates.
  • Suitable for projects with limited administrative resources.

• Our own (on-premises):

  • Full control over data and configuration.
  • Ability to integrate with internal systems and meet security requirements.
  • Requires resources for support, updates, and scaling.

The choice depends on security policies, budget, and technical requirements. Often, critical data and high security requirements lead to deploying Kafka within the company, while less sensitive data can use cloud solutions.