This post provides a comprehensive guide to using kubectl, the CLI tool for communicating with the Kubernetes API. It covers installation, command syntax, useful commands, plugins and tools, troubleshooting, and more.
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InstallationLinux (Ubuntu/Debian)MacOS using HomebrewWindows using Chocolateykubectl commands:The syntaxWorking imperativelyUseful flags:Old School vs. New School watching flags:Working with PodsWorking with nodesWorking with Deployments, DaemonSets and StatefulSetsWorking with jobsWorking with secretsShell completionsWorking declarativelyCreate YAML filesApply YAML Files (client-side apply)Server-Side Apply (SSA)Plugins and tooling 🧰Krew the Kubernetes plugin managerContent and Namespace switching 🔀Visibility 🔭Package management 📦Networking 🌐RBAC 🫷Linting 📋Cluster maintenance and Security 🛡️Troubleshooting 🧑🔧Logging 🪵Aliases 📇Kubectl CheatsheetAdditional resources:3 Comments
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