1. New Features

Ambari 2.2 includes the following new features and improvements:

Table 1.1. Table 1.1: New Features in Ambari 2.2.1.0

Feature

Description

Metric Widget Graph Custom Time Range

AMBARI-14612

Ability to select a custom time range for metric widget graph data.

HDP 2.4 Support

AMBARI-14321

Added support for installing and managing HDP 2.4.

Blueprint: Rack Info

AMBARI-14600

This feature is a Technical Preview.

Support for setting host Rack Info when installing a cluster via a Blueprint.


Table 1.2. Table 1.2: New Features in Ambari 2.2.0.0

Feature

Description

Express HDP Upgrade

AMBARI-13407

New Express Upgrade option for HDP upgrades. See the Ambari Upgrade Guide for more information.

Ambari Web User Inactivity Timeout

AMBARI-13419

Ability to configure automatic logout due to inactivity for Ambari Web users. See the Ambari Reference Guide for more information.

Manage KDC Admin Credentials

AMBARI-13449

Ability to store and manage the KDC Admin credentials. See the Ambari Security Guide for more information.

Export Metric Widget Graph

AMBARI-13313

Ability to export the Ambari Web metric widget graph data in CSV or JSON format.

User Configurable timezones

AMBARI-13293

Ability for users to set timezone used to display Ambari Web metric widget graphs.

Customizable time range for graphs

AMBARI-13331

Ability to customize the time range display for Ambari Web Dashboard and Host Details pages.

Blueprints: Ranger

AMBARI-13421

This feature is Technical Preview.

Support for installing a cluster via a Blueprint that includes Ranger components, Ranger plugins and Ranger HA configuration.

Blueprints: Kerberos

AMBARI-13431

This feature is Technical Preview.

Support for installing a cluster via a Blueprint that has Kerberos enabled.

Blueprints: Recommendations

AMBARI-13487

This feature is Technical Preview.

Support for applying Stack Advisor recommendations when installing a cluster via a Blueprint.

Ranger Guided Configs

AMBARI-13263

Service Configs for Ranger include new UI controls and improved organization/layout.