New with Confluent Platform 7.8: Confluent Platform for Apache Flink® (GA), mTLS Identity for RBAC Authorization, and More

Confluent Platform 7.8 is a significant release that builds upon Apache Kafka version 3.8, reinforcing Confluent's core capabilities as a data streaming platform. The new general availability of Confluent Platform for Apache Flink enables customers to easily manage on-prem Flink workloads at any scale while benefiting from expert long-term support from the world’s foremost Kafka and Flink specialists. This release introduces key capabilities such as simplified platform security with RBAC authorization, leveraging Confluent Platform for Apache Flink, and enhanced browser and search functionality in Confluent Control Center. Additionally, the release includes new features like schematized message production, support for Ubuntu & Alma Linux, KRaft mode enhancements, CFK updates, CP Ansible updates, and a focus on delivering greater value and elevating the customer experience even further with the latest version (Confluent Platform 7.8). With this release, Confluent continues to innovate and strengthen its position as a leading data streaming platform that enables customers to stream, connect, process, and govern their data in real-time.

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