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. Registering DataStax Academy
First, Register DataStax Academy Account
2. Launching Shell Emulator
Open a Terminal window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)3. Installing Required Packages
And to Install Required Tools.
sudo yum install libaio
4. Adding DataStax Key
Then to Add DataStax Key.
sudo rpm --import https://rpm.datastax.com/rpm/repo_key
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. Enabling EPEL Repository
Skip on Fedora.
Enable EPEL Repo for Red Hat GNU/Linux7. Installing DataStax Enterprise
How to Install DataStax Enterprise on Red Hat GNU/Linux