Get started with tiered storage
Aiven for Apache Kafka tiered storage optimizes resources by storing recent, frequently accessed data on faster local disks and moving less active data to more economical, slower storage.
For a detailed understanding of tiered storage, its workings, and benefits, see Tiered storage in Aiven for Apache Kafka®.
These steps apply only to Classic Kafka clusters. Tiered storage is optional and configurable in Classic Kafka.
Step 1: Enable tiered storage for the service
Enable tiered storage for your Aiven for Apache Kafka service to set up the necessary infrastructure.
- Log in to the Aiven Console.
- Select your project and the Aiven for Apache Kafka service.
- See enable tiered storage.
note
- Aiven for Apache Kafka® supports tiered storage starting from Apache Kafka® version 3.6 or later. Upgrade to the latest default version and apply maintenance updates when using tiered storage for the latest fixes and improvements.
- Tiered storage is not available on startup-2 plans.
Step 2: Configure tiered storage per topic
Configure tiered storage for specific topics to control your data storage.
- Follow the instructions to enable and configure tiered storage for topics.
- On the Topics page, topics using tiered storage display Active in the Tiered storage column.
Step 3: Monitor storage usage
Monitor storage usage for your Aiven for Apache Kafka® service.
- Open the Tiered storage.
- Review billing, retention settings, and storage usage details.