You run kafka-console-producer.sh --topic my-topic --broker-list localhost:9092 but get an error saying 'Unknown option: --broker-list'. What is the likely cause?

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You run kafka-console-producer.sh --topic my-topic --broker-list localhost:9092 but get an error saying 'Unknown option: --broker-list'. What is the likely cause?

AUsing an outdated Kafka version where --broker-list is not recognized

BMisspelling the topic name

CNot specifying the bootstrap server

DRunning the command without internet connection

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the error message
'Unknown option: --broker-list' means the CLI does not recognize this flag.
Step 2: Consider Kafka version compatibility
Older Kafka versions used --broker-list, newer versions use --bootstrap-server instead.
Final Answer:
Using an outdated Kafka version where --broker-list is not recognized -> Option A
Quick Check:
Option flags depend on Kafka version [OK]

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Common Mistakes:

Assuming topic name typo causes option error
Confusing bootstrap-server with broker-list
Blaming network issues for CLI option errors

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You run kafka-console-producer.sh --topic my-topic --broker-list localhost:9092 but get an error saying 'Unknown option: --broker-list'. What is the likely cause?

Step 1: Analyze the error message

Step 2: Consider Kafka version compatibility

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