Register a Version
Ambari can manage multiple versions of Stack software.
To register a new version:
On the Versions tab, click
Manage Versions.Proceed to register a new version by clicking
+ Register Version.Enter a two-digit version number. For example, enter 4.2, (which makes the version HDP-2.2.4.2).

Select one or more OS families and enter the respective Base URLs.
Click
Save.You can click “Install On...” or you can browse back to
Admin > Stack and Versions > Versionstab. You will see the version current running and the version you just registered. Proceed to Install the Version.

