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Apache Knox Reviews & Product Details

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

8 months

User Insights

Average based on 21 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

2 months

Sadanand P.
SP
Sadanand P.
Associate Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Incredible Apache"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

The working process and the smoothness of the tech spaces are very comfortable for any tech freek. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

Not at all..imfact I didn't found aby difficulties during the use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arkit S.
AS
Arkit S.
Data Scientist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Apache Knox Review"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

Ease of use

Troubleshooting and configuring is hassle-free

Knox homepage is a single point of control

multiple authentications are supported Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

High volume transfer of data is a challenge sometimes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VS
Vikas S.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great Gateway tool"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

Very consistent and secure way to use as gateway tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

Sometimes unable to get proper product support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sambit M.
SM
Sambit M.
Lead Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Achieve Security using Apache knox"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

Gateway security is the best part which is significantly achievable using knox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

Cdh5.3 doesn't have clear api. Need improvements in api. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Harsh P.
HP
Harsh P.
SDE2
Information Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"It's an excellent product"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

Its security feature to access data is awesome Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

Nothing. it already has all the amazing features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
UB
Verified User in Banking
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Short review for knox"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

Provides multi support and provides a single gateway to many services in your Hadoop cluster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

Nothing as per Knox but only drawback being that in some cases it is slow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
AA
Verified User in Accounting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Using Knox from quite a long time and it easy to configure"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

Configurations and troubleshooting is easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

Nothing to dislike sometimes error finding is difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Perimeter security for Hadoop cluster"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

1. Supports Multiple authentication providers

2. Proxies most of the services, few them has community supports

3. Knox Homepage, From single you can access all the services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

1. Writing rules in xml for custom in-house service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A gateway for Hadoop Cluster"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

Kerberos Encapsulation. Hides the entity to which the end-user is trying to reach. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

Not a good application for a High volume of data transfer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"An Essential Gateway to every hadoop cluster"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Knox?

Various auth mechanisms are supported and satisfies nearly every requirement for browser based authentication in hadoop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Knox?

The syntax for rewrite rules is pretty complex and requires expert knowledge for any customization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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How do I restart Knox?

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Which of the following is provided by Apache Knox?

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Pricing Insights

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

8 months

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