If SCRAM (Salted Challenge Response Authentication Mechanism, RFC-5802) authentication is configured, meshIQ Kafka Console™ can manage the credentials of Kafka clients (Producers, Consumers).
SCRAM Credential List
The SCRAM Credentials menu on the left side of the screen opens a list of Kafka client credentials.
The following details are provided for each client:
- USER NAME. ID used when connecting to the client.
- SCRAM MECHANISM. Mechanism used for authentication.
- ACLs. If ACLs are enabled, the number of ACLs applied and link to modify them.
Create Credentials
You can register credentials for a new Kafka client by clicking the Create SCRAM Credentials button on the upper-right side of the credential list screen.
The following fields are required:
- Username. ID to identify each client.
- Password / Confirm password. Password for client authentication when connecting.
Edit Credentials
The credentials of a client designated as a super user cannot be modified.
You can edit the ACL permissions for a user by clicking the edit icon to the right of the credentials you want to edit in the list. The Manage ACL list opens with a list of permissions for that user. See Access Control List (ACL) permissions for instructions.
Delete Credentials
The credentials of a client designated as a super user cannot be deleted.
You can delete a credential by clicking the delete icon to the right of that credential in the list.