[Solved] A connector configuration includes:{"name": "sink1", "connector.class": "FileStreamSinkConnector", "topics": "my-topic", "tasks.max": 1, "file": "/tmp/output.... | Kafka

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A connector configuration includes:

{"name": "sink1", "connector.class": "FileStreamSinkConnector", "topics": "my-topic", "tasks.max": 1, "file": "/tmp/output.txt"}

After deployment, no data appears in the file. What is a likely cause?

AThe "tasks.max" value is too low.

BThe "topics" property is misspelled or missing.

CThe "file" path is not writable by Kafka Connect.

DThe connector class is incorrect for sink connectors.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Verify configuration correctness
All properties appear correct and valid in syntax and values.
Step 2: Consider runtime environment issues
If no data appears, file permission issues are common causes.
Final Answer:
The "file" path is not writable by Kafka Connect. -> Option C
Quick Check:
File permissions can block sink output [OK]

Quick Trick: Check file permissions if sink connector writes no data [OK]

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