Phase 2: Hands-On (Weeks 4–6)

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[Verse 1]
Two clusters standing side by side
EKS or RKE2, your choice to decide
Multi-cluster magic, now we begin
Defense infrastructure, let the learning spin
Kubectl contexts switching left and right
Both environments running through the night

[Chorus]
Kafka Strimzi KRaft mode strong
Mirror Maker Two replicates along
STIG and FIPS, security first
Performance benchmarks, quench your thirst
Hands-on learning, weeks four through six
Multi-cluster Kubernetes tricks

[Verse 2]
Strimzi operator takes the stage
KRaft consensus, turn the page
No ZooKeeper needed anymore
Kafka running smooth to the core
Custom resources define the way
Your message streaming starts today

[Chorus]
Kafka Strimzi KRaft mode strong
Mirror Maker Two replicates along
STIG and FIPS, security first
Performance benchmarks, quench your thirst
Hands-on learning, weeks four through six
Multi-cluster Kubernetes tricks

[Bridge]
Cross-cluster replication flows
Mirror Maker Two, that's how it goes
Topics syncing cluster A to B
Data streaming wild and free
Config connect and heartbeat too
Three connectors working for you

[Verse 3]
STIG compliance, check each rule
Document findings like a pro would do
Deviations noted, reasons clear
Security hardening we hold dear
FIPS mode enabled, crypto strong
TLS performance won't take long

[Chorus]
Kafka Strimzi KRaft mode strong
Mirror Maker Two replicates along
STIG and FIPS, security first
Performance benchmarks, quench your thirst
Hands-on learning, weeks four through six
Multi-cluster Kubernetes tricks

[Outro]
Benchmark results, the numbers tell
How encryption performs so well
Defense ready, infrastructure sound
Multi-cluster knowledge, safe and found

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