Apache Flink on Ubuntu 24.04

Apache Flink is a high-performance, open-source framework for **real-time stream and batch data processing**. It enables organizations to process large volumes of data with **low latency**, high throughput, and fault-tolerant guarantees. Flink is designed for **distributed, cloud-native environments** and can integrate seamlessly with data pipelines, microservices, and analytics platforms.

Features of Apache Flink:

• Unified framework for stream and batch processing with exactly-once semantics.
• High-throughput, low-latency execution engine for real-time data pipelines.
• Scalable and fault-tolerant architecture for production-grade deployments.
• Rich ecosystem with connectors for Kafka, Kinesis, Cassandra, JDBC, and more.
• Support for Flink SQL and Table API for declarative data processing.
• Web-based monitoring and management through the Flink Dashboard.
• Flexible deployment on standalone clusters, Kubernetes, or cloud environments.

Run this command:
$ /opt/flink/bin/flink --version

Disclaimer: Apache Flink is an open-source project developed and maintained by the Apache Software Foundation and the community. It is provided under the Apache License 2.0 and is distributed on an "as is" basis, without warranties or conditions of any kind. Users are responsible for validating configuration, security, and operational suitability in their environments.