This is a tutorial on how to setup Kafka 0.9.0.0 on CentOS 7 with Kerberos. This configuration aims to set up all services on a single host called myserver.domain.com
in the Kerberos realm DOMAIN.COM
for testing purposes
This configuration requires that you have the Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction Policy Files installed. You can download these from the Java Downloads page under the Additional Resources section.
Ashrithr made a very helpful tutorial on how to install Kerberos. Please use these instructions to set up Kerberos.