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Add the HDFS Connector

Authenticate to HDFS

After you add the connector, you need to set the required properties.
  • Host: Enter the host name of your server.
  • Port: Enter the port number for your installation. The default port value is 50070.
supports authenticating to in several ways. Select your authentication method below to proceed to the relevant section that contains the authentication details.

None

Negotiate

To connect with Kerberos credentials, specify the following properties:
  • Auth Scheme: Select Negotiate.
  • User: Enter the username that you use to authenticate to your server.
  • Password: Enter the password that you use to authenticate to your server.
  • Kerberos KDC: Enter the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) service that you use to authenticate.
  • Kerberos Realm: Enter the Kerberos realm that you use to authenticate.
  • Kerberos SPN: Enter the service principal name (SPN) for the Kerberos domain controller.
  • (Optional) Kerberos Keytab File: Enter the path to the keytab file that contains your pairs of the Kerberos principals and encrypted keys.
  • (Optional) Kerberos Ticket Cache: Enter the full path to an MIT Kerberos credential cache file. uses the specified cache file to obtain the Kerberos ticket that is required to connect to .

Token

To connect with an access token, specify the following properties:
  • Auth Scheme: Select Token.
  • Access Token: Enter your access token.

Complete Your Connection

To complete your connection:
  1. (Optional) For Path, enter the path for your working directory.
  2. Define advanced connection settings on the Advanced tab. (In most cases, though, you should not need these settings.)
  3. Click Create & Test to create your connection.

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