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Elektra 0.11.0
kdb-mv(1) – Move keys within the key database

SYNOPSIS

kdb mv <source> <dest>

Where source is the path of the key(s) you want to copy and dest is the path where you would like to move the key(s) to. Note that when using the -r flag, source as well as all of the keys below it will be moved.

DESCRIPTION

This command moves key(s) in the Key database. You can move keys to other paths within the database.

LIMITATIONS

Neither source nor dest can be a cascading key. (Start with /). Make sure to select a namespace.

RETURN VALUES

This command will return the following values as an exit status:

  • 0: No errors.
  • 1-10: standard exit codes, see kdb(1)
  • 11: No key to move found.

OPTIONS

  • -H, --help: Show the man page.
  • -V, --version: Print version info.
  • -p, --profile <profile>: Use a different kdb profile.
  • -C, --color <when>: Print never/auto(default)/always colored output.
  • -r, --recursive: Work in a recursive mode.
  • -v, --verbose: Explain what is happening. Prints additional information in case of errors/warnings.
  • -d, --debug: Give debug information. Prints additional debug information in case of errors/warnings.

EXAMPLES

To move multiple keys:
kdb mv -r user:/example1 user:/example2

To move a single key:
kdb mv user:/example/key1 user:/example/key2