[Solved] Given the following Kafka broker config snippet:listeners=SASL_SSL://:9093 sasl.enabled.mechanisms=PLAIN security.inter.broker.protocol=SASL_SSLWhat is the effect of this configuration? | Kafka

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Given the following Kafka broker config snippet:

listeners=SASL_SSL://:9093
sasl.enabled.mechanisms=PLAIN
security.inter.broker.protocol=SASL_SSL

What is the effect of this configuration?

AIt disables both encryption and authentication

BIt enables encrypted and authenticated communication between brokers and clients

CIt enables only encryption without authentication

DIt disables encryption but allows authentication

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the listener and protocol settings
Listeners use SASL_SSL, which means encryption (SSL) plus authentication (SASL).
Step 2: Understand inter-broker communication
security.inter.broker.protocol=SASL_SSL means brokers communicate securely with encryption and authentication.
Final Answer:
It enables encrypted and authenticated communication between brokers and clients -> Option B
Quick Check:
SASL_SSL config = Encryption + Authentication [OK]

Quick Trick: SASL_SSL means secure and authenticated communication [OK]

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