Getting started

Prerequisites

The Kafka Connect framework v2.6 or later should be installed in the environment.

Installation Instructions

Package Structure

The OData Business Events Source Connector package name is: init-kafka-connect-odatabusevent-\<connector version>.zip

The ZIP archive contains the following directories:

• lib/: This folder includes the Java archive (JAR) that should be extracted into Kafka Connect’s plugin.path.
• etc/: Contains a sample properties file for the connector, which can be used as a configuration argument during Kafka Connect startup or uploaded via the Confluent Control Center.
• doc/: Provides comprehensive documentation, including licensing information and configuration details.
• assets/: Contains media assets such as icons and company logos.

Manual Installation

1. Extract the JAR files from the lib/ directory.
2. Place these JAR files into the plugin.path directory configured for Kafka Connect.

Confluent CLI Installation

You can also install the connector using the Confluent CLI. For instructions, refer to the Confluent CLI Command Reference.

Quickstart Guides

This section includes three types of guides to help you get started:

1. Confluent Cloud: Instructions for operating the Connector in a Confluent Cloud environment.
2. Confluent Platform: Instructions for operating the connector in a Confluent Platform within a Docker container.
3. Standalone Mode: Instructions for deploying the OData Business Events Source Connector with Apache Kafka Connect in a standalone environment.

It also includes a guide on setting up your license key.

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