# AxonOps > Educational and product content for AxonOps, covering Apache Cassandra and Apache Kafka monitoring, operations, support, and tooling. AxonOps helps engineering teams monitor, operate, and protect Cassandra and Kafka across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem infrastructure. ## Core Platform Pages - [Home](https://axonops.com/): Overview of the AxonOps control plane for Apache Cassandra and Apache Kafka. - [AxonOps AI](https://axonops.com/ai/): AI engine for Apache Cassandra and Apache Kafka operations, combining live cluster data with AxonOps AI enhancement sources such as Cassandra and Kafka source code, documentation, knowledge bases, and operational playbooks. Outcomes include shorter recovery time through AI root cause analysis, better cluster health through AI cluster recommendations, lower TCO through AI capacity analysis, better security through AI security insights, more resilient clusters through AI resilience recommendations, and interactive cluster analysis through the AI chat service. - [Cassandra Overview](https://axonops.com/cassandra-overview/): Cassandra control plane capabilities, observability, protection, and operations workflows. - [Kafka Overview](https://axonops.com/kafka-overview/): Kafka control plane capabilities for observability, governance, and day-2 operations. - [Workbench](https://axonops.com/workbench/): Open-source desktop client for Apache Cassandra developers and DBAs. - [Pricing](https://axonops.com/pricing/): Plans, packaging, and FAQs. - [Free Plan](https://axonops.com/free/): Free tier access for cloud or self-hosted use. - [Demo Sandbox](https://axonops.com/demo-sandbox/): Instant access to a live Cassandra and Kafka environment. - [Book an Expert](https://axonops.com/book-an-expert/): Consultation booking page. - [Download](https://axonops.com/download/): Workbench download page. - [Customers](https://axonops.com/customers/): Customer stories and proof points. - [Events](https://axonops.com/events/): Webinars, conference sessions, and event listings, including the AxonOps Masterclass on AI-powered operations for Apache Kafka and Cassandra. - [Company](https://axonops.com/company/): Company background, values, and timeline. - [Open Source](https://axonops.com/open-source/): AxonOps open-source projects for Apache Cassandra and Apache Kafka. - [Partners](https://axonops.com/partners/): Partner program, partner types, and common joint delivery motions. - [Contact](https://axonops.com/contact/): Contact and sales entry point. - [Apache Cassandra and Kafka Support](https://axonops.com/apache-cassandra-and-kafka-support/): Combined support landing page. ## Cassandra Feature Pages - [Cassandra Monitoring](https://axonops.com/cassandra-features/monitoring/): Cassandra metrics, logs, alerting, and operational visibility. - [Cassandra Operations](https://axonops.com/cassandra-features/operations/): Operational workflows and day-2 management capabilities. - [Cassandra Repair](https://axonops.com/cassandra-features/repair/): Repair orchestration, visibility, and alerting. - [Cassandra Backup and Restore](https://axonops.com/cassandra-features/backup-and-restore/): Backup execution, history, restore workflows, and protection features. ## Kafka Feature Pages - [Kafka Monitoring](https://axonops.com/kafka-features/monitoring/): Kafka metrics, alerting, and operational observability. - [Kafka Topics](https://axonops.com/kafka-features/topics/): Topic and ACL management workflows. - [Kafka Connect](https://axonops.com/kafka-features/connect/): Kafka Connect visibility and management. - [Kafka Schema Registry](https://axonops.com/kafka-features/schema-registry/): Schema visibility and registry operations. - [Kafka Message Viewer](https://axonops.com/kafka-features/message-viewer/): Message inspection and debugging workflows. ## Support Pages - [Cassandra Support](https://axonops.com/cassandra-support/): Enterprise support for open-source Apache Cassandra environments. - [Kafka Support](https://axonops.com/kafka-support/): Enterprise support for open-source Apache Kafka environments. ## Featured Events - [AxonOps Masterclass: AI-Powered Operations for Apache Kafka and Cassandra](https://masterclass.axonops.com/masterclass): Webinar on instant root cause analysis and AI-assisted Kafka and Cassandra operations. ## Blog and Technical Guides - [Blog](https://axonops.com/blog/): Technical articles, product posts, and operational guides. - [Apache Cassandra 5: The features that really count.](https://axonops.com/blog/apache-cassandra-5-the-features-that-really-count/): Practical guidance on the Cassandra 5 features that change day-to-day operations. - [Apache Cassandra SSL Guide: Certificate Management and Zero-Downtime Reloading](https://axonops.com/blog/apache-cassandra-ssl-deep-dive/): TLS operations and certificate reload strategy. - [Apache Kafka 4.2.0 is out](https://axonops.com/blog/apache-kafka-4-2-0-is-out/): Kafka 4.2.0 changes and operational implications. - [Apache Kafka Unified Monitoring & Operations](https://axonops.com/blog/apache-kafka-unified-monitoring-operations/): Kafka monitoring and operations approach. - [ApacheCon North America 2022 Highlights | Cassandra, Kafka & Open Source Insights by AxonOps](https://axonops.com/blog/apachecon-north-america-2022-highlights/): Conference takeaways across Cassandra, Kafka, and open source. - [Cassandra Point-in-Time Restore & Commitlog Archiving | AxonOps](https://axonops.com/blog/axonops-cassandra-commitlog-archiving-and-point-in-time-restore-feature/): Restore strategy and commitlog archiving. - [AxonOps Review – An Operations Platform for Apache Cassandra](https://axonops.com/blog/axonops-review-an-operations-platform-for-apache-cassandra/): Platform overview through a Cassandra operations lens. - [Avoiding Catastrophes: Apache Cassandra Backup and Recovery Best Practices | AxonOps](https://axonops.com/blog/best-practices-for-apache-cassandra-backup-and-recovery/): Practical backup and recovery guidance. - [Apache Cassandra 2025: Performance, Community & What's Coming in 2026](https://axonops.com/blog/cassandra-in-2025-a-year-in-review/): Cassandra ecosystem review and outlook. - [Cassandra Monitoring Best Practice Series 1: Diagnosing High Latency](https://axonops.com/blog/cassandra-monitoring-how-to-diagnose-high-latency/): Step-by-step diagnosis of Cassandra latency using system, JVM, threadpool, coordinator, and table-level metrics. - [Cassandra Monitoring Tools Comparison 2026](https://axonops.com/blog/cassandra-monitoring-tools-comparison-2026/): Educational comparison of monitoring depth, alerting, routing, and cost trade-offs. - [Comparing Kafka Management Tools in 2026](https://axonops.com/blog/comparing-kafka-management-tools/): Kafka tooling comparison and selection guidance. - [Open Source Schema Registry Comparison: Which One to Use?](https://axonops.com/blog/comparing-kafka-schema-registries/): Schema registry options and trade-offs. - [Easy Cassandra Repair Using AxonOps](https://axonops.com/blog/easy-cassandra-repair-using-axonops/): Cassandra repair workflow guidance. - [Accurate Time Sync for Apache Cassandra: Why NTP and Chrony Matter | AxonOps](https://axonops.com/blog/linux-time-management-for-cassandra/): NTP and Chrony guidance for Cassandra reliability. - [Managed Cassandra vs Self-Hosted in 2026](https://axonops.com/blog/managed-cassandra-vs-self-hosted-2026/): Cost, control, and operating model trade-offs. - [Migrating from DataStax Enterprise to Open-Source Apache Cassandra](https://axonops.com/blog/migrating-from-datastax-enterprise-to-open-source-apache-cassandra/): Technical migration guide covering compatibility, component replacement, tooling, and phased cutover strategy. - [Monitoring Apache Cassandra on Kubernetes with AxonOps | Setup, Observability & Automation](https://axonops.com/blog/monitoring-cassandra-on-kubernetes-with-axonops/): Kubernetes setup, observability, and automation guidance. - [Monitoring Cassandra: The Cost of Collecting Metrics](https://axonops.com/blog/monitoring-cassandra-the-cost-of-collecting-metrics/): Monitoring overhead, sampling, and metric collection cost. - [Lightweight Transactions (LWTs) in Apache Cassandra | Paxos v2 and Beyond](https://axonops.com/blog/paxos-v2-and-lightweight-transactions/): Practical guidance on LWT behavior and Paxos v2. - [Monitoring Apache Cassandra on Kubernetes with AxonOps | Complete Guide](https://axonops.com/blog/running-axonops-on-k8ssandra/): K8ssandra-focused deployment and monitoring guidance. - [Running Kafka at Scale Without a Dedicated Platform Team](https://axonops.com/blog/running-kafka-at-scale-without-platform-team/): Kafka operating model guidance for lean teams. - [Kafka Cost Comparison 2026: Self-Hosted vs Amazon MSK vs Confluent Cloud](https://axonops.com/blog/kafka-cost-comparison-2026-self-hosted-vs-amazon-msk-vs-confluent-cloud/): Educational cost comparison of self-hosted Kafka, Amazon MSK, and Confluent Cloud. - [Cutting Kafka Costs with Strimzi and AxonOps](https://axonops.com/blog/strimzi-with-axonops-a-technical-guide-to-kafka-on-kubernetes/): Technical guide to self-hosted Kafka on Kubernetes with Strimzi, AxonOps, and Terraform. - [Strong Cassandra DB Interest at Big Data LDN | AxonOps Event Insights](https://axonops.com/blog/strong-cassandra-db-interest-at-big-data-ldn/): Event recap and community interest signals. - [Time Series Metrics, Sampling Theory, and Enterprise Monitoring](https://axonops.com/blog/time-series-metrics-sampling-theory-enterprise-monitoring/): Personal technical essay on sampling theory, compression, and why enterprise monitoring often samples too slowly. - [Top 5 Disciplines for Cassandra Best Practice](https://axonops.com/blog/top-5-disciplines-for-cassandra-best-practice/): Operational disciplines for healthy Cassandra estates. ## Legal and Trust - [Security](https://axonops.com/security/): Certification status, access controls, auditability, and trust resources. - [Security Overview](https://axonops.com/security-overview/): Security posture, governance controls, and operational security summary. - [Terms](https://axonops.com/terms/): Subscription terms. - [Privacy](https://axonops.com/privacy/): Privacy policy. - [Cookies](https://axonops.com/cookies/): Cookie declaration. - [SLA](https://axonops.com/sla/): Product support SLA. - [Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy](https://axonops.com/anti-corruption-and-bribery-policy/): Compliance policy. - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://axonops.com/modern-slavery-statement/): Governance statement. - [Cloud Subprocessors](https://axonops.com/axonops-cloud-platform-subprocessors/): Subprocessor disclosures.