Overview

Definition

Multi-tenancy refers to multiple resource sets (a resource set is a tenant) in the MRS big data cluster and is able to allocate and schedule resources. The resources include computing resources and storage resources.

Context

Modern enterprises' data clusters are becoming more and more centralized and cloud-based. Enterprise-class big data clusters must meet the following requirements:

• Carry data of different types and formats and run jobs and applications of different types (such analysis, query, and stream processing).
• Isolate data of a user from that of another user who has demanding requirements on data security, such as a bank or government institute.

The preceding requirements bring the following challenges to the big data clusters:

• Proper allocation and scheduling of resources to ensure stable operating of applications and jobs.
• Strict access control to ensure data and service security.

Multi-tenancy isolates the resources of a big data cluster into resource sets. Users can lease desired resource sets to run applications and jobs and store data. In a big data cluster, multiple resource sets can be deployed to meet diverse requirements of multiple users.

The MRS big data cluster provides a complete enterprise-class big data multi-tenant solution.

Highlights

• Proper resource configuration and isolation

  The resources of a tenant are isolated from those of another tenant. The resource use of a tenant does not affect other tenants. This mechanism ensures that each tenant can configure resources based on service requirements, improving resource utilization.

• Resource consumption measurement and statistics

  Tenants are system resource applicants and consumers. System resources are planned and allocated based on tenants. Resource consumption by tenants can be measured and collected.

• Assured data security and access security

  In multi-tenant scenarios, the data of each tenant is stored separately to ensure data security. The access to tenants' resources is controlled to ensure access security.