Import Cluster Link

Confluent Cluster Links can be imported into the suite to gain visibility into mirror topic replication, consumer group synchronization, and cutover readiness. Source-initiated, destination-initiated, and bi-directional links are supported.

Import Workflow

1. Navigate to Getting Started on the Dashboard and select Cluster Link from the Import Existing Job section.

   

2. Choose an existing cluster from your registered Kafka clusters and verify the connection.

   

3. Click Discover Cluster Links to scan for active links on the selected cluster. The suite discovers source-initiated, destination-initiated, and bi-directional links.

   

4. Select the link you want to import. The suite displays the link direction and associated clusters.

   

5. The source and destination clusters are fixed based on the link configuration. Configure the destination cluster by selecting from registered clusters or adding a new one.

   

6. Click Configure Clusters, select the appropriate source and destination clusters, and click Next.

   

7. Optionally, import an existing Schema Exporter. Click Discover Exporters to list active exporters, select the exporter, and verify the schema registry configuration. This follows the same flow as the MirrorMaker 2 import.

   

8. Provide a unique Job Name for the imported link. Optionally select a Migration Plan to associate with the job.

   

9. Click Import and Start Monitoring to finalize the import. Then click Start Monitoring to begin tracking the cluster link.

   

10. The imported job appears on the Dashboard. Use the Monitor tab to track mirror topic replication progress and consumer group synchronization.

Tip

Cluster Link imports support all three link directions: source-initiated, destination-initiated, and bi-directional. The suite identifies the direction automatically during discovery.

Caution

Ensure that the cluster you select for discovery is the cluster where the link was created. Scanning the wrong cluster will not return the expected links.