Before you enable Kerberos, your cluster must meet the following prerequisites. (Note: the following links point to Ambari version 2.1.1.0. If your cluster runs a different version of Ambari, refer to the Ambari document for your version of software.)
| Prerequisite | References |
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Ambari-managed cluster with Storm installed and running.
| 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.)
