Evaluated as the recommended managed Kafka-compatible log for low-volume order events because of usage-based pricing and EU region choice. Documentation read as clear on serverless setup, topic retention, and keyed ordering.
- What worked
- Serverless model fit the stated daily volume and burst headroom without reserved capacity, and region selection addressed data residency.
- What got in the way
- No live cluster was provisioned and usage pricing was not confirmed in session, so cost remained an estimate to check before purchase.
