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Hue Storage Browser (Technical Preview)

The Hue Storage Browser is a web-based interface designed to provide seamless interaction with multiple file systems, including HDFS, Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage (ABFS), and Google Cloud Storage (GS). With enhanced usability and functionality, the Storage Browser improves data management within the Hadoop ecosystem, offering a streamlined experience.

Technical Preview: This is a technical preview feature and considered under development. Do not use this in your production systems. To share your feedback, contact Cloudera Support by logging a case on the Cloudera Support Portal. Technical preview features are not guaranteed troubleshooting guidance and fixes.

Key Advantages

Hue Storage Browser has the following key advantages:
  • Seamless Data Management – Provides unified access to multiple file systems from a single interface.
  • Enhanced Usability – Provides intuitive navigation, search, and organization features.
  • Optimized for Productivity – Provides bulk actions, permission management, and advanced file operations.
  • Improved Security & Compliance – Provides role-based access control and granular permission settings.

Supported File Systems

The Hue Storage Browser supports the following file storage platforms:
  • HDFS
  • GS (Google Cloud Storage)
  • S3A (Amazon S3)
  • ABFS (Azure Blob Storage)