Harnessing Hybrid Cloud with Confluent

In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how Confluent Cloud integrates with Apache Flink® to deliver real-time insights into data streams from various sources. Whether you're new to hybrid cloud environments or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide an in-depth understanding of the platform's key features and demonstrate how it empowers organisations to manage event streaming and data effectively.

You’ll explore how Confluent Cloud can be leveraged to create high-quality, reusable streams that improve decision-making, troubleshooting, and incident response across complex infrastructures.

Workshop with Sam Ward

This session is hosted by Sam Ward, Certified Confluent Technical Expert at Somerford.

Agenda

• Introduction to Hybrid Cloud, Streaming, and Real-Time Analytics: Delve into core principles and concepts that underpin hybrid cloud environments with Confluent.
• Exploring Use Cases for Stream Processing: Discover effective applications of hybrid cloud architecture with Confluent.
• Data Stream Management with Flink: Learn how to filter, join, and enrich your data streams using Flink, the de facto standard for stream processing.
• Optimising Performance: Enable high-performance and efficient stream processing at any scale, without the complexities of infrastructure management.
• Kafka and Flink Integration: Experience Kafka and Flink as a unified platform, with fully integrated monitoring, security, and governance tailored for hybrid cloud.
• Hands-On Experience with Confluent Cloud: Engage with Confluent Cloud through:
  • Confluent Cloud Basics
  • Confluent Cloud for Flink Essentials
  • Flink Joins, Aggregations, Tables, and Windowing
  • And more!

Workshop Requirements

Before attending, please ensure you have:

• Access to an internet-connected device (preferably a laptop/desktop).
• A working, up-to-date operating system with an updated web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).

Additional Information

• We want to provide you with the best possible experience during our workshops. That's why we ask that you join us at the start of the session to participate in hands-on labs.
• Please be respectful and attentive during the workshop to get the most out of the session. Our workshop hosts are there to guide you through the labs and answer any questions you may have.
• After completing the workshop and hands-on labs, you will be eligible to receive certification for your participation.
• If you did not complete the hands-on labs, we will ask if you would like to join a future workshop to complete the labs and become eligible for certification.

If you have any problems or require support, please email: marketing@somerfordassociates.com