Configuring Anonymization Rules by Using Ambari

As data is captured, specific types of data are automatically anonymized. By default, IP addresses and the domain component of host names are anonymized. To customize these anonymization rules, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Ambari Dashboard and click the SmartSense service.

  2. Click the Config tab.

  3. Based on your environment, choose one of the following actions:

    • For Ambari 2.1, navigate to the Data Capture section.

    • For Ambari 2.0, expand Advanced anonymization-rules.

  4. Add the new anonymization rule (or change the existing rule) by following the details provided in Configure Data Anonymization Rules.