@Ryan Cicak Yes , Exactly. Ambari server comes with common-service and HDP extends the common-services of ambari and provides services like HDFS,HBASE,HIVE,ZooKeeper ,etc., Why can't the custom stack also do the same , I mean create a custom stack named "Test" and extends the services. I have tried the above , but facing many issues and getting HDFS services in the custom stack. So I feel real intention of custom stack is different, Please through more light ... View more

@mqureshi : Thanks for the quick reply. I wish to create a own custom stack with services "HDFS", "HIVE" is that possible in Ambari server? ... View more

@sbhat : Thanks for the quick reply. I wish to create a own custom stack with services "HDFS", "HIVE" is that possible in Ambari server? ... View more