@scld,   Since you are using AES256, the most likely reason beeline cannot find any TGT is that the Unlimited JCE policy file is not installed in the JDK that beeline is using.   Also, why did you download the binaries?  beeline ships with CDH.   @srcnblgc,   Please show us the full command you are using and the output as it appears on the screen.  It is hard to tell what you are doing/seeing.   Check the HiveServer2 logs, as well, to see if there are errors or exceptions when you are having difficulty connecting. ... View more