Chapter 2. Preparing the Cluster
Before you enable Kerberos, your cluster must meet the following prerequisites:
| Prerequisite | References* |
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Ambari-managed cluster with Kafka installed.
| 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 |
Links are for Ambari 2.1.2.0.
When all prerequisites are fulfilled, enable Kerberos security. (For more information see Launching the Kerberos Wizard (Automated Setup) in the Ambari Security Guide.)