README.md

Local Hadoop Cluster

This project creates a small local Hadoop cluster using Cloudera Manager 6.3.0 on a CentOS 7.6 base.

Installation Steps

1. Create the Base CentOS virtual machine.
2. Create the Base Manager virtual machine.
3. Create the Worked Nodes.
4. Download and Run the Cloudera Manager Server Installer.
5. Navigate to http://192.168.3.200:7180 and login in with admin, admin.
6. Follow the installation wizard and use the hadoop-manager.lan, hadoop-worker[01-03].lan pattern when adding hosts.

Pages of Interest

• vSphere - This shows how the server configuration was done on the physical hardware.
• vCenter - The vCenter Installation which was a bit finicky at times.
• PowerCLI - Some helpful reference examples on the essentials of using VMWare PowerCLI.
• vnc - Well not really, the better alternative to VNC when you are using VMWare.

Web References

• Installation Path A - Automated Installation by Cloudera Manager - https://www.cloudera.com/documentation/enterprise/5-6-x/topics/cm_ig_install_path_a.html
• Installing a Proof-of-Concept Cluster - https://www.cloudera.com/documentation/enterprise/6/6.3/topics/cm_ig_non_production.html