4. HBase Policy Creation

To add a policy to an HBase repository, use the HBase Create Policy form.

HBase Policy Creation Console

Complete the HBase Create Repository screen as follows:

Label

Description

Enter Policy NameEnter an appropriate policy name. This name cannot be duplicated across the system. This field is mandatory.
Select Table NameSelect the appropriate database. Multiple databases can be selected for a particular policy. This field is mandatory.
Select Column FamiliesFor the selected table, specify the column families to which the policy applies.
Select Column NameFor the selected table and column families, specify the columns to which the policy applies.
Audit LoggingSpecify whether this policy is audited. (De-select to disable auditing).
Group PermissionsSpecify the group to which this policy applies. To designate the group as an Administrator for the chosen resource, specify Admin permissions. (Administrators can create child policies based on existing policies).
User PermissionsSpecify a particular user to which this policy applies (outside of an already-specified group) OR designate a particular user as Admin for this policy. (Administrators can create child policies based on existing policies).
Enable/DisablePolicies are enabled by default. To restrict user or group access to the policy, select Disable.

Wild cards can be included in the resource path, in the database name, the table name, or column name:

  • * indicates zero or more occurrences of characters

  • ? indicates a single character