Audience
Anyone looking for an open source framework to provide comprehensive security across Apache Hadoop ecosystem
About Apache Ranger
Apache Ranger™ is a framework to enable, monitor and manage comprehensive data security across the Hadoop platform. The vision with Ranger is to provide comprehensive security across the Apache Hadoop ecosystem. With the advent of Apache YARN, the Hadoop platform can now support a true data lake architecture. Enterprises can potentially run multiple workloads, in a multi tenant environment. Data security within Hadoop needs to evolve to support multiple use cases for data access, while also providing a framework for central administration of security policies and monitoring of user access. Centralized security administration to manage all security related tasks in a central UI or using REST APIs. Fine grained authorization to do a specific action and/or operation with Hadoop component/tool and managed through a central administration tool. Standardize authorization method across all Hadoop components. Enhanced support for different authorization methods - Role based access control etc.
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Company Information
The Apache Software Foundation
Founded: 1999
United States
ranger.apache.org
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Apache Ranger Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Apache Ranger work with?
Apache Ranger works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Apache Ranger support in their product?
Apache Ranger supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Apache Ranger offer?
Apache Ranger offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Apache Ranger integrate with?
Apache Ranger integrates with: Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Apache Kafka, Apache Knox, Apache Solr, Apache Storm, Hadoop, PHEMI Health DataLab, and Apache Hadoop YARN.
Q: Does Apache Ranger have an API?
Yes, Apache Ranger has an API.
Q: What type of training does Apache Ranger provide?
Apache Ranger provides training in the form of documentation.
