You might want to read this https://cwiki.apache.org/Hive/languagemanual-auth.html
On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 9:44 PM, Sachin Sudarshana < sachin.sudarsh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I have just started learning about hive. > I have configured Hive to use mysql as the metastore instead of derby. > If I wish to use GRANT and REVOKE commands, i can use it with any user. A > user can issue GRANT or REVOKE commands to any other users' table since > both the users' tables are present in the same warehouse. > > Isn't there a concept of superuser/admin in hive who alone has the > authority to issue these commands ? > > Any answer is greatly appreciated! > > -- > Thanks and Regards, > Sachin Sudarshana >
