dbutils is a package that helps to perform certain tasks in Azure Databricks.
dbutils are only supported inside databricks notebooks
The available utilities are:
fs - Manipulates the Databricks filesystem (DBFS) from the console
1. cp
2. head
3. ls
4. mkdirs
5. mv
6. put
7. rm
Let us see about all the above utilities with example
This tutorial provides a useful introduction to the dbutils.fs utilities available in Azure Databricks notebooks. The examples covering file operations such as copying, listing, moving, creating directories, and removing files help readers understand how to manage filesystem resources within the Databricks environment. Practical demonstrations of these commands are especially valuable for developers working with data storage and notebook-based workflows.
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