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# 11. Cloud File System

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.

To set up the functionality, navigate to the Cloud File System screen by clicking **Setup**, **Extensions**, then **Cloud File System**. All currently configured file systems will be displayed, and clicking **New** will allow the configuration of a new file system.

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.

## Azure Data Lake

Enter the **Account Name** and **Account Key**. Once entered, click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.

## Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)

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.

## Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

The **S3 Access Key** and **S3 Access Secret** fields must be completed to access this file system.

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.

## Google Drive

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.

## Google Drive Domain

Enter the **Service Account ID**, **Account ID**, and **Domain**. Then upload your **Google Drive Domain certificate**. Click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.

## Dropbox

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.

## Microsoft OneDrive

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.

## Sharepoint

Add the **Username**, **Password**, and **Domain** for the Sharepoint server. Click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.

## Samba

Enter the **Samba URL**, **Samba Username**, and **Samba Password**. Click **Create Cloud File System** to complete the process.

## Accessing the Cloud File System

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.