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Version: 0.1.2

Introduction to Aruba Cloud CLI

Aruba Cloud CLI (acloud) is the official command-line interface tool for managing and automating your Aruba Cloud infrastructure. Built with Go and leveraging the Aruba Cloud SDK, it provides a powerful, scriptable interface to interact with all Aruba Cloud services directly from your terminal.

What is Aruba Cloud CLI?​

The Aruba Cloud CLI is a comprehensive tool that enables you to manage your entire Aruba Cloud infrastructure through simple, intuitive commands. Whether you're provisioning resources, managing networks, configuring storage, or automating deployments, the CLI provides a consistent interface across all Aruba Cloud services.

Key Capabilities​

Infrastructure Management​

Manage the full lifecycle of your cloud resources including:

  • Compute Resources: Cloud servers, key pairs, and container orchestration (KaaS)
  • Storage: Block storage volumes, snapshots, backups, and restore operations
  • Networking: Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, security groups, elastic IPs, load balancers, and VPN configurations
  • Databases: Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) instances, databases, users, and backups
  • Security: Key Management Service (KMS) keys and encryption
  • Scheduling: Automated job scheduling and management
  • Projects: Multi-project management and organization

Developer Experience​

  • Intuitive Commands: Consistent, predictable command structure across all resources
  • Shell Auto-completion: Intelligent tab completion for commands, flags, and resource IDs
  • Context Management: Switch between projects and environments seamlessly
  • Debug Mode: Detailed logging for troubleshooting and development
  • Scriptable: Perfect for automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code workflows

Enterprise Features​

  • Multi-Project Support: Manage multiple projects from a single CLI instance
  • Secure Credential Management: Encrypted storage of API credentials
  • Comprehensive Error Handling: Clear, actionable error messages
  • Full API Coverage: Complete CRUD operations for all supported resources

Why Use Aruba Cloud CLI?​

  • Automation: Integrate Aruba Cloud management into your DevOps workflows and automation scripts
  • Efficiency: Manage resources faster than using the web console, especially for bulk operations
  • Consistency: Reproducible infrastructure management through command-line scripts
  • Integration: Easily integrate with other tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure management platforms
  • Power Users: Advanced features for power users who prefer command-line interfaces

Getting Started​

Ready to start using Aruba Cloud CLI? Check out the Installation guide to get set up on your platform.

Explore Resources​

Once installed, explore the available resources: