Blob Storage
Fusion accepts large binary objects (blobs) for upload, and stores them in Solr. Blob uploads are used to install models, lookup lists, JDBC drivers, connectors, and more.
Blob Types
A resourceType query parameter can be used to specify the a blob type. For example, specify plugin:connector when uploading a connector:
curl -H 'content-type:application/zip' -X PUT 'https://FUSION_HOST:FUSION_PORT/api/apps/APP_NAME/blobs/myplugin?resourceType=plugin:connector' --data-binary @myplugin.zipThe following table contains a complete list of valid values for resourceType:
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A Banana dashboard |
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A JavaScript file for use with a Managed Javascript index stage |
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A JavaScript file for use with a Managed Javascript query stage |
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Any uploaded file, such as from the Quickstart or the Index Workbench |
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A blob of unknown type If no |
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The Blob manager
In addition to the Blob Store API, the Fusion UI provides an interface to the blob store in the Fusion workspace at System > Blobs:
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Click Add to upload a new blob:
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Select an uploaded blob to view, replace, or delete it:
Blob editor
The blob editor gives the ability to edit blobs in the Fusion UI in a variety of formats:
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CSV
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Java
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JavaScript
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Python
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SCALA
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Typescript
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Plain text
Navigate to System > Blobs, select a blob, and click the Edit blob button to open the editor:
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The editor has several elements worth noting:
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Copies the JSON to the clipboard. |
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Pastes the clipboard into the editor. Only valid JSON is accepted. |
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Expands the editor to a fullscreen view. |
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Condenses the editor to a compact view. |
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Saves the JSON in the editor and updates the blob. |
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Resets changes made since the last time changes were applied. |
For instructions, see Use the Blob Editor.