To maximize throughput, where is it recommended to run your Kafka Connect instance relative to your Snowflake account?

• A. In the same cloud provider region as your Snowflake account
• B. In a different region but same provider
• C. On a separate on-prem cluster
• D. In the same region but a different provider

Answer: (A)

Maximizing throughput hinges on minimizing network latency and avoiding cross-region or cross-provider data transfers. Placing your Kafka Connect instance in the same cloud provider region as your Snowflake account keeps data moving over the provider’s internal network, reducing round-trip time and egress costs. This proximity yields more consistent bandwidth and lower latency, which streaming connectors rely on to push data into Snowflake efficiently. If you put it in a different region, even within the same provider, you’ll encounter higher latency and cross-region transfer charges. An on‑prem cluster introduces additional bandwidth constraints and variable connectivity, and a different provider adds cross‑cloud routing overhead, both of which slow throughput.