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Configure the storage policy for WALs using Cloudera Manager

You can configure the preferred HDFS storage policy for HBase's write-ahead log (WAL) replicas using Cloudera Manager.

  1. Go to the HBase service.
  2. Click the Configuration tab.
  3. Search for the property WAL HSM Storage Policy.
  4. Select your desired storage policy.
  5. Save your changes. Restart all HBase roles.
Changes will take effect after the next major compaction.