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Apache Kafka vs. ActiveMQ: Key Differences and Use Cases

Read our comparison of Apache Kafka vs. ActiveMQ for an overview of these two popular technologies, and the problems they can solve in enterprise systems.
Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, Middleware
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Apache Tomcat vs. NGINX

In this blog, our expert compares Apache Tomcat (an app server) and NGINX (a web server) and highlights the different features and use cases for these two open source web infrastructure technologies.
Tomcat, Web Infrastructure
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A Second Wind for Apache Ambari

An overview of Apache Ambari, an open source tool for provisioning, monitoring, and managing Hadoop clusters that has had an interesting journey.
Hadoop, Databases
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What's New in Rocky Linux 9.1

Our Linux expert reveals what's new in Rocky Linux 9.1, touching on key changes and feature updates, as well as what may be coming in future 9.x releases.
Operating Systems
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Kafka Streams vs. Apache Flink

Our expert takes a look at similarities, use cases, and differences between two popular stream processing frameworks: Apache Flink and Kafka Streams.
Apache Kafka
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Deploying Kafka on Kubernetes With Strimzi

In this blog, our expert explains why it makes sense to install Apache Kafka on top of Kubernetes, what Strimzi does, and how to quickly spin up a cluster in a Minikube environment.
Apache Kafka
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Tomcat Patching Best Practices

Learn about Tomcat patching, including how to apply patches and best practices to ensure your Tomcat builds are always patched against the latest CVEs.
Tomcat
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How to Install Apache Tomcat

Learn how to install Apache Tomcat, with tips and best practices for Tomcat installation on Windows, Linux, macOS, and with source code.
Tomcat, Java
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Kafka vs. RabbitMQ: Comparing Features and Use Cases

Get an overview of Kafka vs. RabbitMQ, including key features, functionality, and use cases, in this blog.
Apache Kafka, Middleware
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How to Develop a Winning Kafka Partition Strategy

Learn about Apache Kafka partitioning, including partition strategy examples and best practices.
Apache Kafka
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Tomcat 9 Overview: Key Features and Considerations

Get an overview of Apache Tomcat 9, including new features and what to consider when planning a migration.
Tomcat
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Using Apache Kafka for Stream Processing: Common Use Cases

Using Apache Kafka for stream processing is a popular option for teams who want to manage and route their streaming data. Get details, including use cases, in this blog.
Apache Kafka