Apache Storm

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Apache Storm processes unbounded data streams in real time with reliability and scalability.

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Backup SetsDefault AnalysisDistributed DetectionEmail MonitoringMultiple AuthenticationOne-Click Topology SwitchingResource ManagementScalable ApplicationScheduling
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Top 11 Apache Storm competitors

Curated list of the best big data tools tools to replace Apache Storm

Apache Storm — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Achieves lightning-fast processing, capable of millions of tuples per second per node.
  • Provides robust fault tolerance, automatically reassigning tasks upon node failure.
  • Guarantees data processing, offering at-least-once or exactly-once delivery with Trident.
  • Supports topology development in any programming language, offering broad accessibility.
  • Integrates well with existing big data infrastructure like Hadoop and Kafka.

Cons

  • Setup process is often complex, lacking sufficient documentation and community support.
  • Requires manual data partitioning and lacks built-in mechanisms for state management.
  • Does not natively support event time processing or windowing operations directly.
  • Trident's higher-level API can decrease throughput and increase topology complexity.
  • Guaranteed delivery features may significantly impact performance and back-pressure handling.

Apache Storm” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Apache Storm alternatives

Apache Flink, Spark Structured Streaming, Kafka Streams, Apache Pulsar Functions and Apache Samza are the main options, with Flink the most common destination for Storm workloads.