Cloudera Reference Architectures

Cloudera Reference Architecture documents help you understand, plan, and deploy solutions using Cloudera services and components. Legacy documents are also available.

Cloudera on cloud is an advanced analytics and data management platform optimized for cloud deployments. It combines comprehensive data analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities with robust user access controls and stringent data governance features. The Cloudera on cloud reference architecture document provides a high-level design and best practices for deploying Cloudera in cloud environments.

Cloudera Base on premises forms the foundation of Cloudera’s modern, on-premises data and analytics platform, delivering faster analytics, optimized hardware utilization, and increased storage density. Enhanced platform security and streamlined governance help organizations meet regulatory compliance and ensure enterprise readiness. The Cloudera Base on premises reference architecture documents provide high-level guidance and best practices for deployment in data centers, disaster recovery planning, and a detailed security reference architecture.