Mastering Apache Ambari

1. Getting started with Ambari

Learning Objectives - In this module, you will get an overview of Ambari, We will find out the various use cases of Ambari, why we use it, the different kinds of managing tools present in the market, and more. We will also learn about the prequisites for ambari and its industry relevance.

Topics - Introduction to the course, What is Ambari? Types of managing tools, Pre-requisites and Working of managing tools (Ambari).

2. Ambari Architecture / Installations

Learning Objectives - In this module, you will learn the internals of Ambari and its architecture. The objectives include installation of Hadoop and its ecosystem and to find out the various tasks related to the implementation of the Hadoop ecosystem.

Topics - Setting up Ambari and related tools, tasks in Ambari, installation of Hadoop, installation of different components of Hadoop and service management.

3. Using Ambari Client/Server

Learning Objectives - In this module, you will learn about Ambari Web UI, how to take the administration control of the cluster through, creating a Hadoop cluster and manage its Users, Groups and different Views.

Topics - Understanding of Ambari UI, administering Ambari, creating a cluster, managing users, groups and views.

4. Management with Ambari

Learning Objectives - In this module, you will learn about accessing the Ambari Web. We will learn the management of Services and Hosts. We will learn about Stacks and version management capabilities of Ambari. Also, learn how to set up Monitoring and Alerting through Ambari.

Topics - Accessing Ambari Web, service management, hosts managements, stacks and versions management, alerts and monitoring management.

5. Ambari Advance topics and Security

Learning Objectives - In this module, you will learn advanced topics around managing a Hadoop installation or cluster for fine-tuning its performance and several other administrative configurations such as Hadoop Security, database security, Ldap, memory optimization and troubleshooting.

Topics - TroubleShooting through Ambari, Reviewing logs and general Issues, Configuration of Security, Kerberos setup, Implementation of Ldap, Implement Security on Databases and Passwords, Performance optimization and Memory optimization.