Checklist: Securing HDFS
Use the following checklist to secure the HDFS cluster. This process includes enabling and configuring Kerberos authentication. Perform the tasks in the listed order.
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(Conditional) For Linux, configure the Kerberos Key Distribution Centre. | Configuring Kerberos Key Distribution Centre in Linux |
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(Conditional) For Windows, set up your environment to configure Kerberos KDC. |
Setting Up Your Windows Environment to Configure Kerberos KDC |
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(Conditional) For Windows, create service and user principals for Kerberos ticket generation. |
Creating Service Principals for Kerberos Ticket Generation in Windows |
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Configure HDFS services to use keytabs. |
Configuring HDFS Services to Use Keytabs |
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Configure HDFS security in the CDF and database. | Configuring HDFS Security |