Note: Install Cloudera Repository

Before using the instructions on this page to install or upgrade:

• Install the Cloudera yum, zypper/YaST or apt repository.
• Install or upgrade CDH 5 and make sure it is functioning correctly.

For instructions, see Installing the Latest CDH 5 Release and Upgrading Unmanaged CDH Using the Command Line.

To install Whirr on an Ubuntu or other Debian system:

$ sudo apt-get install whirr

To install Whirr on a RHEL-compatible system:

$ sudo yum install whirr

To install Whirr on a SLES system:

$ sudo zypper install whirr

To install Whirr on another system: Download a Whirr tarball from here.

To verify Whirr is properly installed:

$ whirr version