This procedure is recommended for installing Cloudera Manager and CDH for production environments. For a non-production "easy install," see Installing a Proof-of-Concept Cluster.

Before you begin the installation, make sure you have reviewed the requirements and other considerations described in Before You Install.

The general steps in the installation procedure are as follows:

• Step 1: Configure a Repository for Cloudera Manager
• Step 2: Install Java Development Kit
• Step 3: Install Cloudera Manager Server
• Step 4: Install and Configure Databases
• Step 5: Set up the Cloudera Manager Database
• Step 6: Install CDH and Other Software
• Step 7: Set Up a Cluster Using the Wizard