How to Run a .sh File in Databricks

BRIEF OVERVIEW

In Databricks, you can run a .sh file by leveraging the %sh magic command provided by the Databricks notebook environment. The %sh command allows you to execute shell commands directly within your notebook.

FAQs:

Q: How do I create and upload a .sh file in Databricks?

A: To create and upload a .sh file in Databricks, follow these steps:
1. Open your desired workspace or folder.
2. Click on “Create” > “Notebook” to create a new notebook.
3. In the notebook editor, click on “File” > “Upload Data”.
4. Select your .sh file from your local machine and upload it.

Q: How do I run a .sh file using the %sh magic command?

A: To run a .sh file using the %sh magic command, follow these steps:
1. Open an existing or newly created notebook where you uploaded the .sh file.
2. Create a new cell within the notebook by clicking on “+” icon at top left corner of the screen.
3. In that cell, use “% sh /path/to/your/file.sh” (replace “/path/to/your/file.sh” with actual path) to execute
the script contained in your . sh file.

BOTTOM LINE: Running a . sh script is made easy in Databricks with its % sh magic command. Simply create and upload your .sh file, then execute it using the %sh command in a notebook cell.