Unlock Legacy Data with Mainframe Modernization Using Apache Kafka

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This post details how Apache Kafka can be used for mainframe offload and modernization, particularly in scenarios with high demand spikes like state unemployment systems. It explains Kafka's role as a buffer and playback mechanism. It also highlights Confluent Cloud and Confluent Platform as solutions for managing Kafka infrastructure, including Confluent Operator for Kubernetes and Control Center for monitoring. The post also mentions Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for securing sensitive mainframe data and ksqlDB for real-time data enrichment.