The Ambari 2.0.0 release includes the following new features and improvements:
Table 2.1. Core Ambari
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Ambari Alerts | Built-in alerting system with support for customizable thresholds and email + snmp notifications. |
Ambari Metrics | Built-in metrics collection system. |
Automated Rolling Upgrade | Ability to perform HDP 2.2 Stack rolling upgrades. |
umask | Handles umask of 027. |
Non-root Ambari Agent | Ability to configure the Ambari Agents to run non-root. |
Table 2.2. HDP Stack
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Automated Rolling Upgrade | Ability to perform HDP 2.2 Stack rolling upgrades. |
Hive Metastore HA | Ability to add 1+ Hive Metastore component instances. |
HiveServer2 HA | Ability to add 1+ HiveServer2 component instances. |
Oozie Server HA | Ability to add 1+ Oozie Server component instances. |
Simplified Kerberos Setup | When enabling Kerberos, ability to connect to existing MIT KDC or Active Directory Kerberos infrastructure and create principals, generate keytabs and distribute keytabs. Also includes the ability to regenerate keytabs. |
Phoenix Support | Includes Phoenix when installing HBase with HDP 2.2 Stack. |
Ranger Support | Includes support for installing Ranger with HDP 2.2 Stack. |
Table 2.3. Extensibility
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Views Framework: min versions | Ability to specify min and max Ambari versions (AMBARI-9133). |
Views Framework: property validator | Ability to specify a view instance property validator (AMBARI-8295). |
Blueprints: Add Host | Ability to “add host” using Blueprints (AMBARI-8458). |
