odps-inst

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odps-inst [options]

--help, -h
    Displays the help message, listing available commands and options specific to the odps-inst utility.

--version, -v
    Shows the version information of the odps-inst utility or the associated MaxCompute client package.

--config file, -c file
    Specifies an alternative configuration file to use for setup or operations, overriding default paths.

--init
    Initializes or resets the default configuration files and settings for the MaxCompute client in the current environment.

--check
    Performs diagnostic checks on the environment, dependencies (e.g., Java), and the existing MaxCompute client installation status.

--path directory
    Defines the target directory for installation or where configuration files should be managed by the utility.

--silent, -s
    Executes the command in silent or unattended mode, suppressing interactive prompts and using default values where applicable.

odps-inst is not a standard Linux command found in general-purpose distributions. Instead, it is typically a utility or script associated with the Alibaba Cloud MaxCompute (formerly ODPS) client or SDK. Its primary purpose is to assist with the installation, configuration, or environment setup of the MaxCompute command-line tool (odpscmd) and related components. This command ensures that the necessary dependencies are met, configuration files are correctly set up, and environment variables are properly configured for users to interact with the MaxCompute big data platform. Specific usage and available options are highly dependent on the particular version and packaging of the MaxCompute client being used.

odps-inst is not a universal Linux command; its availability and exact functionality are tied specifically to the Alibaba Cloud MaxCompute client or SDK.
Users will only find this command if they have explicitly downloaded and set up the MaxCompute command-line tools.
The command's options and behavior may vary significantly between different versions of the MaxCompute client, and it is primarily designed for environment setup rather than daily MaxCompute operations (which are handled by odpscmd).
Consult the official Alibaba Cloud MaxCompute documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date usage instructions for your specific client version.

The odps-inst utility is not distributed independently but is bundled within the official Alibaba Cloud MaxCompute command-line client (odpscmd) package. Users typically download this package from the Alibaba Cloud official website or documentation, which then includes odps-inst as part of the setup scripts.

A common usage scenario involves downloading the MaxCompute client package, extracting it, navigating to the extracted directory, and then running ./odps-inst --check or ./odps-inst --init to prepare the environment before using the main ./odpscmd tool for data operations.

The odps-inst utility emerged as part of the evolution of the Alibaba Cloud MaxCompute (formerly ODPS) client. As MaxCompute grew into a mature big data platform, the need for a streamlined and reliable method to set up its command-line interface (odpscmd) on various Linux environments became apparent. odps-inst was developed to automate common installation and configuration tasks, such as validating Java environments, setting up necessary paths, and configuring connectivity parameters, thus simplifying the initial user experience for interacting with the MaxCompute service.

odpscmd (MaxCompute Command-Line Tool)