> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lenses.io/latest/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lenses.io/latest/devx/6.2/deployment/configuration/agent/automation/kafka.md). # Kafka This page describes how to connect the Lenses Agent to your Kafka brokers. The Lenses Agent can connect to any Kafka cluster or service exposing the Apache Kafka APIs and supporting the authentication methods offered by Apache Kafka. {% hint style="info" %} For JMX see [Infrastructure JMX Metrics](/latest/devx/6.2/deployment/configuration/agent/automation/jmx-metrics.md). {% endhint %} {% hint style="danger" %} Ensure **auto.create.topics.enable=false** to avoid topic deletion issues. {% endhint %}
Apache KafkaConnect the Lenses Agent to your Apache Kafka cluster.Kafka -- Apache.pngApache Kafka
AivenConnect the Lenses Agent to your Aiven Kafka cluster.Kafka -- Aiven.pngAiven
AWS MSKConnect the Lenses Agent to your AWS MSK cluster.Kafka -- AWS.pngAWS MSK
AWS MSK ServerlessConnect the Lenses Agent to your AWS MSK Serverless.Kafka -- AWS.pngAWS MSK Serverless
Azure Event HubsConnect the Lenses Agent to your Azure Event Hubs.Connectors -- Azure Event Hubs.pngAzure EventHubs
Azure HDInsightConnect the Lenses Agent to your Azure HDInsight cluster.Kafka -- HD Insight.pngAzure HDInsight
Confluent CloudConnect the Lenses Agent to your Confluent Cloud.Kafka -- Confluent.pngConfluent Cloud
Confluent PlatformConnect the Lenses Agent to your Confluent Platform (on premise) cluster.Kafka -- Confluent.pngConfluent Platform
IBM Event StreamsConnect the Lenses Agent to your IBM Event Streams cluster.Kafka -- IBM.pngIBM Event Streams
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