Kafka

Installation of Kafka on Windows

Installation of Kafka on Windows

Let us dive into the installation process of Apache Kafka on Windows operating system. 

 

Step 1 - You need to install the Java8 JDK kit on your system. If it is already installed, you can simply verify it using this command -

 

java -version

 

If you don’t have Java8 installed, you can do so using the following link -

 

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html 

 

Step 2 - Download Apache Kafka on your machine using this link -

 

https://kafka.apache.org/downloads 

 

Step 3 - As you start the download, a new window will open. Click on the mirror site link for Kafka with the .tgz extension.

 

Step 4 - Save the file in your preferred location. Now extract the file using WinRAR.

 

Step 5 -  After extraction, the file will be saved as a folder. Copy this Kafka folder to local disk C.

 

Step 6 - In the command prompt, use the command ‘cd..’ to move to C:\  drive. Then use the command ‘cd <kafka folder name>’ to move to the Kafka directory. Press Enter.

 

Step 7 - Give the 'java -version' command. If Kafka is properly installed, it will show the output, otherwise, an error will pop up.

 

Step 8 - Now you can explore Kafka commands with the input  'kafka-'