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Using DNS with HBase

You must configure DNS to resolve RegionServer and Master hostnames in your cluster. HBase uses the local hostname to report its IP address. Both forward and reverse DNS resolving works.

  1. In Cloudera Manager navigate to HBase > Configuration.
  2. Find the RegionServer Advanced Configuration Snippet (Safety-Valve) for hbase-site.xml property.
  3. Click the plus icon to add the property that is applicable for your use case:
    If your server has multiple interfaces, HBase uses the interface that the primary hostname resolves to, and you must ensure that the cluster configuration is consistent and every host has the same network interface configuration. If this is your use case add the following configuration:
    • Name: hbase.regionserver.dns.interface
    • Value: primary interface
    If you want to use a different DNS name server than the system-wise default, add the following configuration:
    • Name: hbase.regionserver.dns.nameserver
    • Value: a different DNS name server
  4. Click Save Changes.