[HBASE-13849] Remove restore and clone snapshot from the WebUI

• Type: Bug
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Fixed
• Affects Version/s: 1.0.1, 1.1.0, 0.98.13, 1.2.0
• Fix Version/s: 0.98.14, 1.2.0, 2.0.0
• Component/s: snapshots
• Hadoop Flags: Incompatible change
• Release Note: The HBase master status web page no longer allows operators to clone snapshots nor restore snapshots.
• Assignee: Matteo Bertozzi
• Reporter: Matteo Bertozzi
• Created: 05/Jun/15 16:25
• Updated: 24/Jun/22 19:17
• Resolved: 06/Jul/15 16:45

Description

Remove the clone and restore snapshot buttons from the WebUI.
first reason, is that the operation may be too long for having the user wait on the WebUI.
second reason is that an action from the webUI does not play well with security. since it is going to be executed by the hbase user.