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Cloudera Data Visualization deployment scenarios in Cloudera AI

You can use Cloudera Data Visualization in Cloudera AI in two ways:

  • In embedded mode through the Data Discovery and Visualization application (Data tab)
  • In standalone mode deployed as a separate Cloudera AI application

Both deployment options are available in cloud and on-premises environments but they serve different use cases and offer slightly different capabilities.

Data Discovery and Visualization application (Data tab)

This integrated lightweight version of Cloudera Data Visualization is designed for quick, in-context data exploration and visualization directly within your Cloudera AI project. It is ideal for data scientists and ML engineers who need to interactively explore datasets without leaving the Cloudera AI workspace.

Key characteristics:
  • Can be accessed from the Data tab within a Cloudera AI project
  • Operates in the context of the project's resources and permissions
  • Ideal for rapid exploration and iteration on datasets related to Cloudera AI experiments and model development
User interface and admin differences:
  • "Site Settings" is renamed to "Explore Data Settings" to reflect its more localized and limited scope within the Cloudera AI project.
  • "Advanced Settings" are not available, broader administrative functions are managed at the Cloudera AI application level or by a standalone Cloudera Data Visualization instance.
  • Dashboard emailing is not supported in this mode.

    Workaround: To email a dashboard, use a standalone Cloudera Data Visualization application and log in as the vizapps_admin user to access the full email functionality.

Standalone Cloudera Data Visualization application

This deployment provides the full capabilities of Cloudera Data Visualization, making it suitable for enterprise-grade dashboards, collaboration, reporting and other production use cases.

Key characteristics:
  • Deployed as a separate application within Cloudera AI
  • Has a dedicated URL and can be accessed independently like other Cloudera AI applications
  • Operates independently with its own resources, lifecycle, and user management
Key capabilities:
  • Dashboard creation and sharing
  • Email support and scheduled reports
  • Full access to Site Settings and optionally Advanced Settings (depending on version and configuration)
  • Enhanced sharing and administrative controls
  • Admin tasks such as email configuration are accessible as the vizapps_admin user