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Editing basic properties of a data connection

Data connections allow you to integrate and interact with various data sources. If your data source changes or you need to switch between different connection types (for example from Impala to Hive), you can update an existing connection instead of creating a new one. This ensures continuity in your datasets and dashboards while minimizing configuration efforts. Learn how to edit the basic settings of an existing data connection in Cloudera Data Visualization.

The following example shows changing an Impala connection to a Hive connection.

  1. On the main navigation bar, click DATA.

    The Data view appears, open on the Datasets tab.

  2. In the side bar, click the Edit button to the right of the connection you want to change.

    The Edit Data Connection modal window appears.

  3. Edit the connnection details according to the connection type change you want to implement.

    In this example, an Impala connection is changed to a Hive connection.

  4. At the bottom of the modal, click TEST.
  5. If the connection is verified, click SAVE.
After the operation succeeds, the name of the new type of connection appears on the side navigation bar.