Importing a Hadoop cluster metadata definition

You can import your Hadoop cluster configuration to create a Hadoop cluster metadata definition to be able to quickly configure components with its information. Talend Studio also allows you to create a cluster metadata definition from scratch.

1. In the Repository, expand Metadata, right-click Hadoop Cluster and click Create Hadoop Cluster.
2. In the Name field, enter a name.

   Example

   MyHadoopCluster_files
3. Optional: In the Purpose field, enter a purpose.

   Example

   Cluster connection metadata
4. Optional: In the Description field, enter a description.

   Example

   Metadata to connect to a Cloudera CDH cluster
   Information noteTip: Enter a Purpose and Description to stay organized.
5. Click Next.
6. Select a Distribution.

   Example

   Select Cloudera.
7. Select a Version.

   Example

   Select Cloudera CDH6.1.1 [Built in].
8. Select Import configuration from local files.
9. Click Next.
10. Under Location, select the file of your choice in the File Explorer.
11. Select your modules.

    Example

    Select HDFS or YARN.
12. Click Finish.

    Example

    You are brought to the Hadoop Cluster Connection window, and your Connection details have been entered already.
13. Optional: Click Check Services.
14. Click Finish.