Overview

In the context of Event Streaming, an external storage provider is a third‑party service or system used to store, manage, and sometimes process event data outside of the primary Event Streaming platform. This provider typically offers scalable storage solutions, allowing event data to be retained for longer periods or shared across different applications and services.

External storage providers are often integrated with Event Streaming platforms to:

• Persist large volumes of data for historical analysis or auditing.

• Enable downstream processing by other applications that need access to the event data.

• Enhance data durability by ensuring data is safely stored beyond the real‑time processing scope.

See also the "FileStorageProvider" section under "Event Stream Producer Configuration", in Chapter 3.