Writing data to HDFS using metadata

Using the tHDFSOutput component, you can write data to HDFS.

1. In the Repository, expand Metadata > Hadoop Cluster, then expand the Hadoop cluster metadata of your choice.
   1. Drag-and-drop the HDFS metadata onto the Designer.
      You are brought to the Components window.
   2. Select a tHDFSOutput component.
2. Add an input component.

   Example

   Add a tRowGenerator component to generate fictional data for testing purposes (see Generating random data).
3. Right-click the input component.
   1. Select Row > Main
      
   2. Click on the tHDFSOutput component to link the two.
4. Double-click the tHDFSOutput component.

   The component is already configured with the predefined HDFS metadata connection information.

5. In the File Name field, enter the file path and name of your choice.
6. Optional: In Action, select Overwrite.