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Configuring HBase servers to authenticate with a secure HDFS cluster

You can configure HBase servers to authenticate with a secure HDFS cluster using Cloudera Manager.

  1. In Cloudera Manager, select the HBase service.
  2. Click the Configuration tab.
  3. Use the HBase (Service-Wide) and Security filters.
  4. Find the Kerberos Principal property.
  5. Ensure the Kerberos principal for the HBase service was generated.
  6. Find the HBase Secure Authentication property.
  7. Select kerberos as authentication type.
  8. Click Save Changes.
  9. Restart the role.
  10. Restart the HBase service.