4.1.1.7 Creating a Connection to HBase

To create a connection to HBase:

1. On the Catalog page, click Create New Item.
2. Hover the mouse over Connection and select HBase from the submenu.
3. On the Type Properties screen, enter the following details:
   • Name: Enter a unique name for the connection. This is a mandatory field.
   • Display Name: Enter a display name for the connection. If left blank, the Name field value is copied.
   • Description
   • Tags
   • Connection Type: The selected connection is displayed.
4. Click Next.
5. On the Connection Details screen, enter the following details:
   • hbase-site.xml: Upload the hbase-site. xml file. This file is used to create connection to zookeeper that manages the Hbase cluster. This file must contain zookeeper IP and port.
   • Authentication Type:
     • None: Select this option if the Hbase server does not have any authentication enabled.
     • kerberos: Select this option if the kerberos authentication is enabled for the HBase server.
   • Kerberos Principal: Enter the Kerberos principal for the Hbase service.
   • Kerberos KeyTab: Enter the kerberos keytab for the Hbase service. The keytab file has the .keytab extension.
6. Click Test Connection, to ensure that you have successfully created a connection.
7. Click Save.