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= Key features

//standard introduction
include::../../shared/snip-intro-text.adoc[leveloffset=+1]

This guide is intended as a starting point for building an understanding of {ProductName}.
The guide introduces some of the key concepts behind Kafka, which is central to {ProductName}, explaining briefly the purpose of Kafka components.
Configuration points are outlined, including options to secure and monitor Kafka.
A distribution of {ProductName} provides the files to deploy and manage a Kafka cluster, as well as example files for configuration and monitoring of your deployment.

A typical Kafka deployment is described, as well as the tools used to deploy and manage Kafka.

//description of Kafka features and concepts
include::modules/con-key-features-kafka.adoc[leveloffset=+1]

//description of product features
include::modules/con-key-features-product.adoc[leveloffset=+1]
