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# Hermes Messaging Service

# Hermes Messaging Service {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The Hermes Messaging Service enables you to integrate your Apache Kafka environment with your ServiceNow® instance.

## Get started {#hermes-messaging-service__section_f4n_wjm_5wb}

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| [ExploreLearn about Hermes Messaging Service benefits, use cases and limitations.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/dyZFgzYber~QQWqeah6tBQ "Learn about the Hermes Messaging Service and how it helps you manage the flow of data between your Kafka environment and your instance.") | [ConfigureLearn about activation and set up a secure connection.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/PLTBgEBr~Z_zsBg5Ejd7ig "Learn how the Hermes Messaging Service is activated. Set up a secure connection to the Hermes Messaging Service.") | [Produce and consume messagesLearn about producing and consuming Kafka messages.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9VWlh_xw1VyjZejOHeKAXw "Produce and consume Kafka messages in your ServiceNow instance using the Hermes Messaging Service.") |
| [Manage namespaces and topicsManage namespaces and topics in Hermes.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XdqOSKe4yDSWfRsXY_KOJw "Organize and manage namespaces and topics in the Hermes Kafka cluster using the Hermes Messaging Service.") | [AdministerView diagnostics and inspect topics.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CsaXc2LQ3xiVcAn36kBGOg "Monitor the Hermes Messaging Service by viewing diagnostics and inspecting topics.") | [ReferenceLearn about Hermes Messaging Service components and the security model.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6Y0cmJYrZnSNcS~K4JWbQg "Reference topics provide details on the Hermes Messaging Service components and the security model.") |
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