Apache Ranger Description

Apache Ranger™ serves as a framework designed to facilitate, oversee, and manage extensive data security within the Hadoop ecosystem. The goal of Ranger is to implement a thorough security solution throughout the Apache Hadoop landscape. With the introduction of Apache YARN, the Hadoop platform can effectively accommodate a genuine data lake architecture, allowing businesses to operate various workloads in a multi-tenant setting. As the need for data security in Hadoop evolves, it must adapt to cater to diverse use cases regarding data access, while also offering a centralized framework for the administration of security policies and the oversight of user access. This centralized security management allows for the execution of all security-related tasks via a unified user interface or through REST APIs. Additionally, Ranger provides fine-grained authorization, enabling specific actions or operations with any Hadoop component or tool managed through a central administration tool. It standardizes authorization methods across all Hadoop components and enhances support for various authorization strategies, including role-based access control, thereby ensuring a robust security framework. By doing so, it significantly strengthens the overall security posture of organizations leveraging Hadoop technologies.

Pricing

Free Version:
Yes

Integrations

API:
Yes, Apache Ranger has an API

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Company Details

Company:
The Apache Software Foundation
Year Founded:
1999
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
ranger.apache.org

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Product Details

Platforms
Web-Based
Types of Training
Training Docs
Customer Support
Online Support

Apache Ranger Features and Options

Data Governance Software

Access Control
Data Discovery
Data Mapping
Data Profiling
Deletion Management
Email Management
Policy Management
Process Management
Roles Management
Storage Management

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