Configuring Log Directories

You can configure log directories for a cluster or a service.

Minimum Required Role: Configurator (also provided by Cluster Administrator, Limited Cluster Administrator , and Full Administrator)

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Cluster:
    1. On the Home > Status tab, click a cluster name.
    2. Select Configuration > Log Directories.
    3. Edit a role_name Log Directory property.
    • Service:
    1. Go to a service.
    2. Click the Configuration tab.
    3. Select role_name (Service-Wide) > Logs.
    4. Edit the Log Directory property.
  2. Enter a Reason for change, and then click Save Changes to commit the changes.
  3. Click the Cloudera Manager logo to return to the Home page.
  4. Click the icon that is next to any stale services to invoke the cluster restart wizard.