How to Add DataStax Repository for Red Hat Based Systems and Fedora

Enabling DataStax Repository RPM Based

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add DataStax Repository for Red Hat and Fedora GNU/Linux Based Systems.

And this DataStax Repo Setup is Valid for All the RPM Based OSes like:

• Fedora
• CentOS
• Oracle Linux
• Scientific

Finally, the Guide include instructions on How to Install DataStax Enterprise Database on Red Hat and Fedora GNU/Linux Systems.

1. 1. Registering DataStax Academy

   First, Register DataStax Academy Account

   Submit for Free DataStax Academy

   DataStax Academy Registration

2. 2. Launching Shell Emulator

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

3. 3. Installing Required Packages

   And to Install Required Tools.

   sudo yum install libaio
   

4. 4. Adding DataStax Key

   Then to Add DataStax Key.

   sudo rpm --import https://rpm.datastax.com/rpm/repo_key 
   

5. 5. Enabling DataStax Repo

   Next to Add DataStax Repository.

   sudo nano /etc/yum.repos.d/datastax.repo

   And Append:

   [datastax] 
   name = DataStax Repo for DataStax Enterprise
   baseurl=https://DSA_profile_name:downloads_key@rpm.datastax.com/enterprise//nenabled=1
   gpgcheck=1
   

   Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor :)

6. 6. Enabling EPEL Repository

   Skip on Fedora.
   Enable EPEL Repo for Red Hat GNU/Linux

   Add EPEL Repo for Red Hat

   EPEL Repository Setup

7. 7. Installing DataStax Enterprise

   How to Install DataStax Enterprise on Red Hat GNU/Linux

   DataStax Enterprise Installation Guide

   DataStax Enterprise Install Red Hat