# Guides

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/llms.txt). Component-specific: [connect-full.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/connect-full.txt)

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-   [Monitoring](monitoring/)

    Learn how to monitor Redpanda Connect, including setting up metrics and alerts to ensure system health and performance.

-   [Monitor Pipeline Status](monitor-pipeline-status/)

    Monitor Redpanda Connect pipeline health using status events, set up alerts for connection failures, and troubleshoot common issues.

-   [Message Delivery Semantics](delivery_semantics/)

    Learn about Redpanda Connect's transactional model and error handling

-   [Performance Tuning](performance_tuning/)

    Discover best practices for tuning Redpanda Connect performance, optimizing configurations, and achieving maximum throughput.

-   [Tune the Iceberg output for throughput](iceberg-output-tuning/)

    Configure the Redpanda Connect Iceberg output for high write throughput using two tested recipes that trade message ordering for throughput.

-   [Synchronous Responses](sync_responses/)

    Understand synchronous response handling in Redpanda Connect, ensuring reliable and efficient data processing.

-   [Change Data Capture (CDC)](cdc/)

    Capture database changes in real time and stream them to Redpanda topics using native CDC inputs.

-   [Cloud Credentials](cloud/)

    Explore how to deploy and manage Redpanda Connect in the cloud, including setup, configuration, and optimization tips.

-   [Serverless](serverless/about/)

    Learn about serverless architecture in Redpanda Connect, including benefits, use cases, and implementation details.

-   [Streams Mode](streams_mode/about/)

    Get an overview of streams mode in Redpanda Connect, detailing its features, use cases, and setup instructions.

-   [Migration](migration/)

    Migrate between different Redpanda Connect versions, including preparation steps and best practices.