This topic compares three types of Message Queue for Apache Kafka endpoints to help you choose an appropriate access method.
| Item | Default endpoint | SASL endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Instance type | Professional Edition | |
| Open-source instance version | 0.10.x to 2.x | 2.x |
| Network type | VPC | VPC |
| Activation method | Automatic | Submit a ticket |
| Security protocol | PLAINTEXT | SASL_PLAINTEXT |
| Port number | 9092 | 9094 |