Before you create a catalog source, ensure that you have the information required to connect to the source system.
Perform the following tasks:
•Ensure that the Hadoop Distributed File System administrator created a user account configured to access the Hadoop Distributed File System source system.
•Ensure that you have the required permissions to access the Hadoop Distributed File System source system.
•Configure one of the following authentication methods:
- Kerberos. Requires the Secure Agent to work with a key distribution center (KDC).
- Non-Kerberos. Requires a configuration file or an access URI to the Hadoop Distributed File System instance.
•Configure a connection to the Hadoop Distributed File System source system in Administrator.