DataStax-Examples/astra-spark-migration

40 minutes, Expert, Start BuildingMigrate data from an existing Cassandra cluster to Astra using a Spark application.ObjectivesLeverage Spark to migrate data from a Cassandra cluster to Cassandra on AstraDB.How this worksWe're using Spark to migrate data from a Cassandra cluster to Cassandra on AstraDB.Get StartedTo build and play with this app, follow the build instructions that are located here: https://github.com/DataStax-Examples/astra-spark-migrationFollow the instructions below to get started.PrerequisitesLet's do some initial setup.DataStax AstraCreate a DataStax Astra account if you don'talready have one:On the home page. Locate the button Add DatabasePick free plan and a region close to you, click configure.Define a database name, keyspace name and credentials (Take note of the DB Password)Your Astra DB will be ready when the status will change from Pending to Active 💥💥💥Locate the combo Organization: <Your email> on the top navigation. In the drop down menu, click your current organization.Scroll down to the bottom of the page and locate Service Account in Security Settings and select Copy Credentials as shown below.GithubClick Use this template at the top of the GitHub Repository:Enter a repository name and click 'Create repository from template':Clone the repository: