Snowpark Migration Accelerator: Linux Installation

The Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA) offers two installation options:

  • Desktop application (available for Windows and macOS users)

  • Command Line Interface (CLI, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux users)

Note: Linux users can only use the CLI version.

If you need the CLI files, please check the Downloading and Accessing page for detailed instructions on how to get them.

Installing the SMA CLI on Linux

Here’s how to install the Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA) Command Line Interface (CLI) on your Linux system:

  1. Verify the Download: Download the SMA CLI installation file that matches your Linux system. You can find the correct download link in the Downloading and Accessing page.

  2. Open a Terminal: Open a terminal window and navigate to the folder containing the SMA-CLI-linux.tar file.

  3. Run Installation Commands: Enter the following commands in your terminal. Note: You may need administrator privileges (sudo) to execute these commands.

    sudo mkdir /usr/local/share/.SMA-CLI-linux
    sudo tar -xf SMA-CLI-linux.tar -C /usr/local/share/.SMA-CLI-linux
    sudo ln -s /usr/local/share/.SMA-CLI-linux/orchestrator/sma /usr/local/bin/sma
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After installation is complete, you can begin using the SMA Command Line Interface (CLI). For detailed instructions, please refer to the SMA User Guide.

Important Note:

When using SMA on Windows or Mac, you will see an “UPDATE NOW” notification in the top right corner if a newer version is available. Simply click the notification to download and install the latest version.

Troubleshooting Guide:

If you experience any problems while installing the software, please email our support team at sma-support@snowflake.com.

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