This section describes the information and materials you should get ready to install a cluster using Ambari. Ambari provides an end-to-end management and monitoring solution for your cluster. Using the Ambari Web UI and REST APIs, you can deploy, operate, manage configuration changes, and monitor services for all nodes in your cluster from a central point.

	Important
	As of January 31, 2021, all downloads of HDP and Ambari require a username and password and use a modified URL. You must use the modified URL, including the username and password when downloading the repository content.

	Note
	If you are on Ambari 2.5.x.x version, it is recommended to upgrade to Ambari 2.6.1.21 HotFix version.