Hive much like MSSQL or SAP ASE has multiple databases. Are you implying to put one of these databases in READ ONLY mode?
Dr Mich Talebzadeh LinkedIn * https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=AAEAAAAWh2gBxianrbJd6zP6AcPCCdOABUrV8Pw <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=AAEAAAAWh2gBxianrbJd6zP6AcPCCdOABUrV8Pw>* http://talebzadehmich.wordpress.com On 8 March 2016 at 20:09, PG User <pguser1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi All, > I have one question about putting hive in read-only mode. > > What are the ways of putting hive in read-only mode? > Can I take a lock at database level to serve purpose? What will happen to > existing transaction? My guess is it will not grant a lock until all > transactions are complete. > > I read to change owner ship of /user/hive/warehouse/, but it is not full > proof solution. > > Thank you. > > - PG User >