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Kubectl Commands All Beginners Must Know

Control Kubernetes Cluster like a Pro

Harsha Vardhan
Better Programming
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6 min readMar 14, 2022

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Kubernetes is a container orchestration system that is used to automate the deployment, administration, and scaling of containerized applications such as “Docker.” There is an excessive amount of reliance on cloud infrastructure, with Kubernetes being used to deploy and manage software on the cloud among other things.

Numerous processes and programs can be combined into a single container for improved processing and security, and managing a single container is much simpler when working with multiple containers.

When a new container is launched in Kubernetes, it is automatically added as a Node to the corresponding cluster; this is why it operates in cluster mode. As a result, there is only one machine in your cluster, which is referred to as Node.

Nodes serve as a layer of abstraction. They can store permanent or temporary data in the form of a cache as well as perform other functions. As a result, Kubernetes automates their containerization and administration.

When compared to virtual machines, monitoring and scaling are far more straightforward in Kubernetes. It gives greater flexibility for running applications. Using containers, developers may deploy applications on a variety of platforms, including virtualized private clouds, on-premises servers, and cloud-based infrastructures.

Since Kubernetes provides such a high level of flexibility to consumers and organizations, many organizations want to employ it.

Basic Commands in Kubernetes

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It is necessary to use a command-line tool called Kubectl to execute commands on Kubernetes. Kubectl runs on the workstation or any other machine where it has been set up.

With the use of commands, developers can execute a wide range of tasks, such as examining or controlling a cluster, deploying apps, or reading logs across a distributed system. Take a look at the following commands that are useful for Kubernetes.

Kubectl describe

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Harsha Vardhan
Harsha Vardhan

Written by Harsha Vardhan

Engineer, Photographer, Tech Blogger. Builds products and writes for developers. I love to code and love to help others code :)

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