gpclient
Manage Greenplum databases from command line
TLDR
Connect to a GlobalProtect VPN using a portal server
Disconnect from the currently connected VPN server
Launch the graphical user interface (GUI) for VPN management
Use OpenSSL workaround to bypass legacy renegotiation errors
Ignore TLS errors during connection
Display version
Display help for any command
SYNOPSIS
gpclient [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]
DESCRIPTION
gpclient is not recognized as a standard Linux command in major distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, or Arch Linux. Searches across common package repositories (apt, yum/dnf, pacman) and man page databases yield no results for a tool by this name. It does not appear in coreutils, busybox, or typical system utilities.
This suggests gpclient may be:
• Part of a proprietary software package, vendor-specific tool (e.g., for enterprise systems like Greenplum DB clients or custom GP services), or third-party application.
• A script or binary from a niche project, such as a client for a specific protocol (GPRS proxy, gaming platform, or GIS tool).
• A misspelling or variant of similar commands like gclient (Chromium depot_tools for source management) or gp (from GAP algebra system).
On systems where it exists, check with gpclient --help or man gpclient. Without installation context, usage is undetermined. Developers or admins should verify via package managers or locate the binary with which gpclient or find /usr -name gpclient.
CAVEATS
Non-standard command; not available in most Linux distributions. Requires specific package installation. No universal man page or documentation.
VERIFICATION STEPS
Run dpkg -S gpclient, rpm -qf $(which gpclient), or pkginfo | grep gpclient to identify owning package if installed.
