Kafka - Cluster Architecture
You want to ensure high availability for a critical Kafka topic with 6 partitions. The cluster has 4 brokers. What is the maximum replication factor you can set?
You want to ensure high availability for a critical Kafka topic with 6 partitions. The cluster has 4 brokers. What is the maximum replication factor you can set?
hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify maximum replication factor
Replication factor cannot exceed number of brokers, which is 4.Step 2: Confirm partitions do not limit replication factor
Partitions count does not limit replication factor; only brokers do.Final Answer:
4 -> Option DQuick Check:
Max replication factor = number of brokers = 4 [OK]
Quick Trick: Replication factor ≤ number of brokers [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing partitions with replication factor limit
- Setting replication factor higher than brokers
- Assuming replication factor equals partitions
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