Getting Started
About this task
To help you get started, this topic describes the key features of DataStax Bulk Loader for Apache Cassandra® and its dsbulk command.
Prerequisites
Obtain the following information and resources:
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Download and install DataStax Bulk Loader.
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Create DataStax tables using a tool like CQLSH. The
dsbulkcommands load, unload, and count data, but do not create keyspaces or tables.
Key features
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Load data without a configuration file
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Unload data without a configuration file
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Create a configuration file for use with loading or unloading
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Use SSL with
dsbulk -
Print cluster information to the console with the
dsbulkcommand -
Count data in tables