New Guide for Solution Architects: Start Your Security Design with Quantexa
Unlock the full potential of your Quantexa Platform deployment by mastering its security design. This comprehensive guide covers six critical areas: Identity & Access Management (IAM): Explore various IAM options, including Basic Authentication, LDAP integration, Single Sign-On (SSO), and more. Permissions: Learn how to assign roles and define fine-grained access controls. Gateway Security Configuration: Understand the security options available for Gateway, the single entry point to the mid-tier. Session Management: Discover the benefits of stateless user sessions and configurable options for session and header management. Encryption: Ensure data security with encryption both at rest and in transit. Securing Configuration and Secrets: Follow best practices for securely storing sensitive data. For detailed insights and best practices, sign in to access Quantexa Platform Security Design for Solution Architects.
Designing a Kafka Solution to Meet Functional and Non-Functional Requirements Beyond Quantexa
Designing a Quantexa streaming solution that addresses both functional and non-functional requirements can be challenging, especially when specific use cases require capabilities beyond the OOB functionalities of Quantexa platform. While some extensions may be necessary to meet these requirements, it is important to avoid unnecessary customizations and follow Quantexa’s best practices to ensure the solution remains: Future-proof: Ready for platform upgrades and changes. Aligned with industry standards: Compliant with recognized guidelines and practices. Optimally performing: Delivering high efficiency and responsiveness. Scalable: Easily adaptable to growing data and user demands. Seamlessly integrated: Enhancing operational efficiency within the Quantexa ecosystem. This article explores how to design Kafka streaming solutions that address unique requirements while staying aligned with Quantexa's best practices, minimizing customizations, and leveraging the platform’s capabilities effectively. Read the full article (login required): Designing a Kafka Solution to Meet Functional and Non-Functional Requirements Beyond QuantexaData Streaming Design Principles to Enrich Information in Kafka Input Messages
This article provides practical solution designs to enrich information in incoming messages and align them with Quantexa's Streaming Tier (Document Model) definitions, leveraging lookup principles to ensure seamless integration and efficient operation. The Quantexa Streaming Tier is a critical component for enabling near-real-time data ingestion and processing. Ensuring that input messages adhere to the required schema and include necessary data is essential for maintaining system performance, reliability, and data integrity. Log in to read the full guide on Data Streaming Design Principles to Enrich Information in Kafka Input Messages, including: Conforming Data Using a Mapper Application Data streaming lookup design architecture Lookup considerations