Cluster Authentication Configuration

The UKafka cluster authentication configuration utilizes the Kafka SASL protocol. To take effect, the cluster needs to be restarted after modifying the authentication configuration. Depending on the specific circumstance, you can choose either “Immediate Restart” or “Restart Later”.

”Immediate Restart” means that the cluster restart operation will be executed right away, and all the nodes will be restarted gradually. There would be no service interruption during the restart process. It’s suggested to do this during off-peak hours. The authentication configuration takes effect immediately after the restart.
”Restart Later” means that the authentication configuration will take effect after the next service restart.

• In the cluster list interface, click on “Authentication Configuration”

• Enter the authentication configuration information page, which includes the current authentication information and authentication status.

• Click on the task status “OFF” to turn on the cluster authentication configuration, fill in the username and set a password.

• After confirming, there will be a prompt for “Immediate Restart” or “Restart Later”, choose according to your needs.

Once the authentication configuration is enabled, if you want to use the SASL protocol to connect to the cluster, refer to the SASL protocol access point: [SASL_PLAINTEXT protocol address](/docs/ukafka/guide/node/address#SASL_PLAINTEXT Protocol Address)

The configuration requires the restart process to be completed before it can take effect, and the display of the SASL_PLAINTEXT protocol access point might be delayed.