Question 1

Can I run Aiven for Apache Kafka® within my own cloud account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer a Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) model for larger setups. Please contact sales for more information, or check out our BYOC documentation.

Question 2

Can I add more disk space to my plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with Aiven’s Dynamic Disk Sizing you can freely adjust the disk space allocation for Aiven for PostgreSQL® , Aiven for MySQL® , Aiven for Apache Kafka® , Aiven for Metrics® and Aiven for OpenSearch plans. Adjust the amount of disk space you use in the Aiven Console. You can go all the way up to three times the amount defined in your plan. The price of the additional storage also covers the additional backup storage needed to handle the increased disk size.

Question 3

What benefits do I get if I start with the smallest Hobbyist plan and upgrade later?

Accepted Answer

Apache Kafka® Connect: with Aiven for Apache Kafka® service, Kafka Connect is included only in Business and Premium plans.

Extra support: all accounts include basic email and chat support. Three additional support tiers are available for an added fee: Priority, Business, and Enterprise. Different tiers consist of a mix of phone support, twelve (12) hour support and technical account management depending on the level of commitment. Learn more about support response times and plans .

Question 4

Can I change cloud provider on the go for my Aiven for Apache Kafka®?

Accepted Answer

Yes, whether you choose to migrate to a new cloud provider or just a new region within the same provider, the migration happens in the background and doesn't affect your service until the service has been rebuilt at the new cloud region.

Question 5

Is my data secure with Aiven?

Accepted Answer

Aiven is committed to customers’ information security, privacy and compliance needs. Aiven demonstrates this with ISO 27001 certified Information Security and ISO 27701 certified Information Privacy Management Systems. Aiven is also ISAE 3000 (SOC2) audited and offers a more secure environment that is PCI-DSS and HIPAA compliant.

Plan	Dedicated VMs	CPU per VM	RAM per VM	Total storage	Tiered storage	Est. monthly price
Business-4	3	2	4	600 GB	N/A	$725	Start for free
Business-8	3	2	8	1200 GB	N/A	$1,450	Start for free
Business-16	3	4	16	2400 GB	N/A	$2,800	Start for free
Custom	Annual commitments are eligible for a discount. Custom plans available, contact sales.

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