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Install Ranger KMS HSM via Ambari with a plain text password

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.
  1. Complete “Installing the Ranger Key Management Service” up to configuring KMS settings.
  2. 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.
  3. Click Next and follow the instructions to finish installing Ranger KMS.