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101 — Getting Started with kubectl

Beginner

Learn Kubernetes fundamentals by installing kubectl, connecting to a cluster, and exploring basic commands to interact with Kubernetes resources.

Learning Objectives

1
Install and configure kubectl
2
Connect to a Kubernetes cluster
3
Explore cluster information and resources
4
Understand kubectl command structure
Step 1

Install kubectl

Install the Kubernetes command-line tool on your system.

Commands to Run

kubectl version --client

What This Does

kubectl is the command-line tool for interacting with Kubernetes clusters. This command verifies kubectl is installed and shows the client version.

Expected Outcome

You should see the kubectl client version information (e.g., Client Version: v1.28.x).

Pro Tips

  • 1
    On Mac: Install with 'brew install kubectl'
  • 2
    On Linux: Use your package manager or download from kubernetes.io
  • 3
    On Windows: Use Chocolatey or download from kubernetes.io
  • 4
    Docker Desktop includes kubectl if you enable Kubernetes

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠️Not adding kubectl to your PATH after installation
  • ⚠️Using an outdated kubectl version (should be within 1 minor version of cluster)
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