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influx: Use a specific database.
$ influx -database ${database_name}
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The command "influx -database ${database_name}" is used to access and interact with the InfluxDB database with a specific name.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "influx" is the command-line interface (CLI) tool for InfluxDB. It allows you to execute various commands and interact with InfluxDB.

  • "-database" is a flag or option of the "influx" command. It specifies the name of the database you want to work with.

  • "${database_name}" is a placeholder for the actual name of the database you want to use. It should be replaced with the desired name when running the command. For example, if your database is named "mydb", the command would be "influx -database mydb".

Overall, this command allows you to connect to a specific InfluxDB database identified by its name, enabling you to perform various operations like querying data, writing data, creating measurements, etc., within that particular database.

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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