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cloud-init: List available top-level metadata keys to query.
$ cloud-init query --list-keys
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The command "cloud-init query --list-keys" is used to retrieve a list of available keys that can be used for querying information about cloud instances.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "cloud-init": Refers to the cloud initialization tool used for configuring cloud instances during their initial boot.
  • "query": Specifies the query subcommand, which is used for retrieving information about the cloud instance.
  • "--list-keys": A command line option that tells cloud-init to list all available keys that can be used for querying purposes.

When you run this command, cloud-init will provide you with a list of available keys that you can use to further query and retrieve specific information about your cloud instance. These keys are often related to the metadata, userdata, and other configuration details associated with the cloud instance.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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