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Exploring dataset details

Cloudera Data Visualization makes it easy to check out and examine the information available about your datasets. The Dataset Detail page shows a dataset’s source, configuration, and ownership information.

  1. On the left navigation panel, click Data.

    The Data view opens, displaying the Datasets tab.

  2. Find the dataset you are interested in, either by browsing to a known connection and scrolling, or by using Search.
  3. Click the dataset name.
    The dataset side navigation panel appears, open on Dataset Detail view, with the dataset name appearing at the top of the page.

    The following information is available about the dataset under Detail:

    Dataset

    The dataset’s name.

    Table

    The source table used by the dataset.

    Connection Type

    The type of the underlying data connection, such as SQLite.

    Data Connection

    The connection that contains the source table.

    Regional Display Format

    The locale used to display dates and numbers. The pencil icon lets you change this setting.

    Description and Tags

    Optional information that helps users identify and find the dataset. A dash indicates that no value has been set.

    Join Elimination

    Shows whether join elimination is enabled for the dataset.

    Result Cache

    Shows the dataset’s cache setting. From Connection means the dataset inherits the setting from its data connection. Reset cache clears its cached results.

    ID and activity details

    Show the dataset ID, when it was created and last updated, and the users who made those changes.

    Click Edit to change editable dataset details.

    Use New Dashboard at the top of the page to start a dashboard based on this dataset.

    You can clone or delete the dataset from the Actions menu.