The new feature allows users to temporarily halt data processing without deleting connectors, preserving configuration, capacity settings, and committed offsets. Resuming restores processing to the last committed offset, minimizing data loss or duplication risks during maintenance or issue investigation.
This capability reduces operational overhead compared to the previous practice of deleting and recreating connectors. It is available at no additional cost across all supported AWS regions and integrates with multiple access methods including the AWS Console, CLI, SDK, and CDK.
Source & further reading
Amazon MSK Connect now supports pausing and resuming connectors ↗Source published 2026-10-22. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.