This guide provides a high-level overview of the steps required to get started with AutoMQ Cloud. It outlines the prerequisites and the core workflow for deploying your first Kafka-compatible cluster in your cloud environment.
Throughout this document, “AutoMQ” refers to AutoMQ HK Limited and its affiliates.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure your cloud environment meets the following requirements:
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Your applications must be deployed within a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) on a supported public cloud platform. You will need access to core services like object storage (e.g., Amazon S3) and virtual machines (e.g., Amazon EC2).
  • Cloud Account: An active public cloud account with sufficient IAM permissions to create and manage the required IaaS resources (VPC, S3, EC2, etc.).

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Getting Started Workflow

The process of deploying AutoMQ Cloud involves two main steps:
  1. Create an Environment: An AutoMQ Environment is a logical management boundary that contains your cluster configurations, networking details, and integrations. It’s the first resource you need to create. For a detailed explanation, see Environments Overview▸.
  2. Create an Instance: Once the Environment is provisioned, you can create an AutoMQ Instance. An Instance is equivalent to an Apache Kafka® cluster. After creation, you can obtain the bootstrap-server endpoint to connect your Kafka clients and start producing and consuming messages.