How to install the Ranger KMS HSM via Ambari with a plain text password.
- Install the SafeNet Luna SA Client software (link below).
- You must have a separate partition for each KMS cluster.
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Complete “Installing the Ranger Key Management Service” up to configuring KMS
settings.
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On the KMS HSM tab, select Yes under Ranger KMS Enabled, then set the
following properties:
- HSM Type: Luna Provider
- HSM Partition: Enter the HSM partition name.
- HSM partition password alias: Leave this set to the default value.
- HSM Password: Enter a password for HSM.
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Click Next and follow the instructions to finish installing
Ranger KMS.