This procedure is recommended for installing Cloudera Manager and CDH for production environments. For a non-production "easy install," see Non-Production Installation of Cloudera Manager and CDH.

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 production 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 for Cloudera Software
• Step 5: Set up the Cloudera Manager Database
• Step 6: Install CDH and Other Software Using the Wizard
• Step 7: Set Up a Cluster Using the Wizard