Automating tasks by using the Databricks CLI
The Databricks CLI can be used to automate the Databricks platform from your terminal, Command Prompt, or automation scripts. You can use the Databricks CLI to perform various developer tasks, such as creating and managing clusters, jobs, workspaces, libraries, secrets, and notebooks. You can also use the Databricks CLI to perform common operations, such as uploading and downloading files, running commands, and executing notebooks. The Databricks CLI is based on the Databricks REST API, which provides a RESTful interface to interact with the Databricks platform.
In this recipe, you will set up the Databricks CLI on your local machine and learn how to use the CLI to create and run Databricks clusters and jobs.
Getting ready
Before you start using the Databricks CLI, you need the following:
- A Databricks workspace
- You also need to generate a PAT from your Databricks user account, which will be used for authentication ...