Getting Started
About this task
To help you get started, this topic describes the key features of DataStax Bulk Loader 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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Count data in tables
Also see:
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Create a configuration file for use with loading or unloading
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Print cluster information to the console with the
dsbulkcommand -
Use SSL with
dsbulk
