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5 The Cloud File System functionality allows users, with the relevant permissions, to import files from a third-party cloud storage account into the solution. This negates the requirement for local file storage under certain circumstances.
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7 To setup the functionality, navigate to the Cloud File System screen by clicking **Setup**, **Extensions** then **Cloud File System**. All currently configured files systems will be displayed, and clicking **New** will allow the configuration of a new file system.
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9 Enter a name in the **Name** textbox. This name must be unique. Select the required option from the **Type** drop-down list to reveal the relevant options.
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11 = Azure Data Lake =
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13 Enter the **Account Name** and **Account Key**. Once entered, click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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15 = Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) =
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17 The **HDFS Host**, **HDFS Port**, **HDFS User**, **HDFS Password** and **HDFS User Group** fields must all be completed to access this file system. Once entered, click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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19 = Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) =
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21 The **S3 Access Key** and **S3 Access Secret** fields must be completed to access this file system.
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23 Navigate to the Amazon AWS Management console to generate the required information for the [[CXAIR>>doc:Technical Documentation.CXAIR.WebHome]] server. Once entered, click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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25 = Google Drive =
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27 Click **Authorise Google Drive** to open the login page in a separate tab. Complete the relevant authorisation steps and the **Google Drive Authorised** text will appear under the **Type** drop-down list. Click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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29 = Google Drive Domain =
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31 Enter the **Service Account ID**, the **Account ID **and the** Domain**. Then upload your **Google Drive Domain **certificate**.**. Click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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33 = Dropbox =
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35 Click **Authorise Dropbox** to open the login page in a separate tab. Complete the relevant authorisation steps and the **Dropbox Authorised** text will appear under the **Type** drop-down list. Click Create **Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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37 = Microsoft OneDrive =
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39 Click **Authorise OneDrive** to open the login page in a separate tab. Complete the relevant authorisation steps and the **OneDrive Authorised** text will appear under the **Type** drop-down list. Click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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41 = Sharepoint =
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43 Add the **Username**, **Password** and **Domain** for the Sharepoint server. Click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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45 = Samba =
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47 Enter the **Samba URL**, **Samba Username** and **Samba Password**. Click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.
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49 = Accessing the Cloud File System =
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51 When uploading a file, such as when uploading a CSV file in the [[Database Data Source Wizard>>doc:Technical Documentation.CXAIR.Administration Guide.Wizards.Database Data Source Wizard.WebHome]] screen, use the directory drop-down list to select the configured file system. The files will then be visible and can be uploaded.