You can install Mahout from an RPM or Debian package, or from a tarball.

  Note:

To see which version of Mahout is shipping in CDH 5, check the Version and Packaging Information. For important information on new and changed components, see the CDH 5 Release Notes.

Installing from packages is more convenient than installing the tarball because the packages:

• Handle dependencies
• Provide for easy upgrades
• Automatically install resources to conventional locations

These instructions assume that you will install from packages if possible.

  Note: Install Cloudera Repository

Before using the instructions on this page to install or upgrade:

• Install the Cloudera yum, zypper/YaST or apt repository.
• Install or upgrade CDH 5 and make sure it is functioning correctly.

For instructions, see Installing the Latest CDH 5 Release and Upgrading Unmanaged CDH Using the Command Line.

To install Mahout on a RHEL system:

$ sudo yum install mahout

To install Mahout on a SLES system:

$ sudo zypper install mahout

To install Mahout on an Ubuntu or Debian system:

$ sudo apt-get install mahout

To access Mahout documentation:

$ sudo apt-get install mahout-doc