1. Prerequisites

Before you enable Kerberos, your cluster must meet the following prerequisites. (Note: the following links point to Ambari version 2.0.1.0. If your cluster runs a different version of Ambari, refer to the Ambari document for your version of software.)

PrerequisiteReferences

Ambari-managed cluster with Storm installed and running.

  • Ambari Version 1.7.0.0 or later

  • Stack version HDP 2.2.0 or later

Installing, Configuring, and Deploying a HDP Cluster in Automated Install with Ambari
Key Distribution Center (KDC) server installed and running.Installing and Configuring the KDC in the Ambari Security Guide
JCE installed on all hosts on the cluster (including the Ambari server).Enabling Kerberos Security in the Ambari Security Guide

When all prerequisites are fulfilled, enable Kerberos security. For more information, see Running the Kerberos Security Wizard in the Ambari Security Guide.)