How to use the command 'linode-cli linodes' (with examples)

The linode-cli linodes command is used to manage Linode instances. It allows users to perform various operations such as creating, updating, and deleting Linodes, as well as managing power, backups, and more.

Use case 1: List all Linodes

Code:

linode-cli linodes list

Motivation: This use case is useful when you want to get a list of all Linodes associated with your account. It provides an overview of your existing Linodes.

Explanation:

• list: The action to perform on the linodes resource.

Example output:

Linode ID    Label              Type       Status
12345678     MyLinode           g6-standard running
98765432     ExampleLinode      g6-standard offline

Use case 2: Create a new Linode

Code:

linode-cli linodes create --type linode_type --region region --image image_id

Motivation: When you need a new Linode instance, this use case allows you to create one with the specified Linode type, region, and image.

Explanation:

• create: The action to perform on the linodes resource.
• --type linode_type: The type of Linode you want to create. Replace linode_type with the desired Linode type, such as g6-standard.
• --region region: The region where you want to create the Linode. Replace region with the desired region, such as us-east.
• --image image_id: The ID of the image you want to use for the Linode. Replace image_id with the ID of the desired image.

Example output:

Linode ID    Label              Type       Status
12345678     MyNewLinode        g6-standard running

Use case 3: View details of a specific Linode

Code:

linode-cli linodes view linode_id

Motivation: If you want to get detailed information about a specific Linode, this use case allows you to view its details, such as label, status, type, region, IP addresses, and more.

Explanation:

• view: The action to perform on the linodes resource.
• linode_id: The ID of the Linode you want to view. Replace linode_id with the ID of the desired Linode.

Example output:

ID: 12345678
Label: MyLinode
Status: running
Type: g6-standard
Region: us-east
...

Use case 4: Update settings for a Linode

Code:

linode-cli linodes update linode_id --label [new_label]

Motivation: This use case is helpful when you want to update the label of a Linode that reflects its purpose or any other desired change.

Explanation:

• update: The action to perform on the linodes resource.
• linode_id: The ID of the Linode you want to update. Replace linode_id with the ID of the desired Linode.
• --label [new_label]: The new label you want to set for the Linode. Replace [new_label] with the desired label.

Example output:

Linode ID    Label              Type       Status
12345678     MyUpdatedLinode    g6-standard running

Use case 5: Delete a Linode

Code:

linode-cli linodes delete linode_id

Motivation: When you no longer need a Linode instance, this use case allows you to delete it. Use with caution as it will permanently remove the Linode and its associated resources.

Explanation:

• delete: The action to perform on the linodes resource.
• linode_id: The ID of the Linode you want to delete. Replace linode_id with the ID of the desired Linode.

Example output: None

Use case 6: Perform a power management operation on a Linode

Code:

linode-cli linodes boot|reboot|shutdown linode_id

Motivation: This use case allows you to perform power management operations on a Linode, such as booting, rebooting, or shutting it down.

Explanation:

• boot|reboot|shutdown: The power management operation to perform on the Linode. Choose one of boot, reboot, or shutdown.
• linode_id: The ID of the Linode you want to perform the power management operation on. Replace linode_id with the ID of the desired Linode.

Example output: None

Use case 7: List available backups for a Linode

Code:

linode-cli linodes backups-list linode_id

Motivation: This use case allows you to get a list of available backups for a specific Linode. It gives you an overview of the backups available for the Linode.

Explanation:

• backups-list: The action to perform on the backups sub-resource of the linodes resource.
• linode_id: The ID of the Linode you want to list backups for. Replace linode_id with the ID of the desired Linode.

Example output:

ID          Created                 Finished                Status
abcdefghijklmnopqrst    2021-01-01T00:00:00Z    2021-01-01T01:00:00Z    successful

Use case 8: Restore a backup to a Linode

Code:

linode-cli linodes backups-restore linode_id --backup-id backup_id

Motivation: When you want to restore a specific backup to a Linode, this use case allows you to do so. It restores the selected backup image to the specified Linode.

Explanation:

• backups-restore: The action to perform on the backups sub-resource of the linodes resource.
• linode_id: The ID of the Linode you want to restore the backup to. Replace linode_id with the ID of the desired Linode.
• --backup-id backup_id: The ID of the backup you want to restore. Replace backup_id with the ID of the desired backup.

Example output: None

Conclusion:

The linode-cli linodes command provides a comprehensive set of functionalities for managing Linode instances. With these different use cases, users can easily list Linodes, create new instances, view details, update settings, delete instances, manage power, backups, and more. This command saves valuable time and effort by allowing efficient Linode management through the Linode CLI.