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Overview

What is Apache Fuseki?

Apache Fuseki is a SPARQL server that allows you to host RDF datasets and make them accessible via SPARQL queries over HTTP. It’s useful for creating web-accessible endpoints for your RDF data, enabling multiple users or systems to query and interact with your data remotely.

Why Do I Need Apache Fuseki?

Fuseki is essential when you need to serve RDF data over the web or a network. It’s designed to provide a robust, transactional storage layer and a user-friendly interface for managing datasets and running SPARQL queries.

Key Features of Apache Fuseki

  • SPARQL 1.1 Support: Full support for querying (SELECT, CONSTRUCT, ASK, DESCRIBE) and SPARQL Update.
  • HTTP Interface: Exposes SPARQL endpoints for remote querying and data management via RESTful APIs.
  • Dataset Management: Manages multiple RDF datasets, allowing public or restricted access.
  • Persistence: Uses TDB for scalable, persistent RDF data storage.
  • Authentication & Access Control: Supports user authentication and role-based permissions.
  • SPARQL Logging: Logs queries and updates for monitoring and analysis.
  • Federated Queries: Enables queries across multiple SPARQL endpoints.
  • Configurable & Extensible: Easily configurable and extendable to suit various use cases.