Local repositories are frequently used in enterprise clusters that have limited outbound internet access. In these scenarios, local packages provide more governance and better installation performance. Local repositories are used during installation and for post-installation cluster operations such as service start and restart operations.

The following sections describe steps for setting up and using a local repository for HDP Search.

	Important
	The following instructions assume that you have already obtained and prepared the appropriate Ambari repository and other HDP Stack repositories as described in Using a Local Repository in the Ambari Installation Guide.