AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - MSK Serverless

The video tutorial explains how to provision a Kafka cluster using MSK and introduces MSK Serverless, which allows running Apache Kafka without managing capacity. It highlights the ease of use, scalability, and security features like IAM access control. The pricing model is detailed, including costs per cluster, partition, and data storage. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the benefits of MSK Serverless.

What is a key benefit of using MSK Serverless for running Apache Kafka?

• Automatic scaling of resources

• Manual resource management

• Fixed pricing model

• Limited storage capacity

What must users define when setting up MSK Serverless?

• Number of brokers

• Type of database

• Number of topics and partitions

• Amount of storage

Which security feature is provided for all MSK Serverless clusters?

• Firewall protection

• IAM access control

• SSL encryption

• VPN access

How much does it cost per cluster per hour in MSK Serverless?

• $0.50

• $0.75

• $1.00

• $1.25

What additional costs are associated with MSK Serverless besides the cluster fee?

• Memory allocation

• CPU usage

• Network bandwidth

• Data transfer and storage