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how can we increase ram size of namenode?

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I need to know how I can increase the RAM size (Java Heap Size) of my NameNode.

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Ok then you'll find the parameter "Java Heap Size of NameNode in Bytes" inside HDFS service configuration. Just set that to the size you need and restart HDFS. 

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Are you using Cloudera Manager or Ambari?

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cloudera manager. cdh5.13

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Ok then you'll find the parameter "Java Heap Size of NameNode in Bytes" inside HDFS service configuration. Just set that to the size you need and restart HDFS.