Configuring Specific Ambari Views
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Create and configure a Files View instance

Ambari creates and configures a Files View instance automatically.

Only use this information if your Files View instance does not appear as expected.
  1. Browse to the Ambari Admin page.
  2. Click Views > Files View > Create Instance.
  3. In Details, enter the following values for View instance properties:
    Table 1. Files View Properties
    Property Description Value
    Instance Name This is the Files view instance name. This value should be unique for all Files view instances you create. This value cannot contain spaces and is required. FILES_1
    Display Name This is the name of the view link displayed to the user in Ambari Web. MyFiles
    Description This is the description of the view displayed to the user in Ambari Web. Browse HDFS files and directories.
    Visible This checkbox determines whether the view is displayed to users in Ambari Web. Visible or Not Visible
  4. Complete the Files View configuration, using the following guidance:
    Information that you provide in Settings and Cluster Configuration depends on your environment; specifically, whether:
    • your cluster is Kerberos-enabled or not
    • NameNode HA is enabled or not
    • your Files View instance resides in an operational or a standalone Ambari server
    Table 2. Files View Configuration
    Kerberos Enabled NameNode HA Enabled Operational Ambari Server Standalone Ambari Server
    No No

    Settings: defaults

    Cluster Configuration: Local

    Settings: defaults

    Cluster Configuration: Custom

    No Yes
    Yes No

    Settings: Kerberos

    Cluster Configuration: Custom

    Yes Yes

    Settings: Kerberos

    Cluster Configuration: Custom

Enable the Local Ambari Managed Cluster Configuration option in the Ambari Admin page, only if you are managing a cluster in an Operational Ambari Server.