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Event Messaging and Streaming with Apache Pulsar

Mary Grygleski

Does your streaming architecture suffer from scaling bottlenecks? Learn how Apache Pulsar's separation of compute and storage enables robust, low-latency event messaging at global scale.

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#1 about 5 min

Introducing data management and the shift to streaming

Reviewing background experience with scalable databases and defining the agenda for distributed event processing.

#2 about 4 min

Understanding data in motion and foundational messaging concepts

Recognizing how continuous event streaming represents changing data states sequentially across space and time.

#3 about 5 min

Clarifying terminology around different event computing software forms

Distinguishing between complex architectures like event sourcing, event-driven design, and localized reactive systems.

#4 about 4 min

Defining complex event processing and actionable continuous streams

Analyzing data series to identify real-time patterns for targeted operations like fraud detection.

#5 about 5 min

Comparing pub-sub architectures with message queuing point delivery

Analyzing differences between topic-based message broadcasting and queue-based direct consumption for system services.

#6 about 5 min

Recognizing architectural drivers pushing event streaming system adoption

Highlighting the need for real-time memory processing and immediate data ingestion over traditional batch loads.

#7 about 7 min

Evaluating cloud-native fundamentals within the pulsar open ecosystem

Unpacking the decoupled compute and storage framework supporting massive scale and automated multi-tenant workloads.

#8 about 4 min

Diving into tiered storage operations and horizontal scaling

Leveraging distinct stateless brokers and localized log managers to spread network loads evenly.

#9 about 4 min

Highlighting core enterprise differentiators and adaptable subscription parameters

Supporting active geo-replication constraints and configuring explicit consumption models tailored to multi-tenant environments.

#10 about 4 min

Transforming data pipelines natively through lightweight serverless functions

Enriching raw data dynamically using integrated schema registries and versatile input-output platform connectors.

#11 about 4 min

Managing cloud clusters and validating provisioned streaming endpoints

Creating designated database environments and verifying active pipeline connections through a centralized graphical framework.

#12 about 11 min

Securing topic access and prioritizing inclusive community involvement

Discussing localized token authentication practices and outlining the advantages of contributing actively to software communities.

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