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How Do I Install and Configure kubectl to Remotely Perform Operations on Kubernetes Clusters?

The Kubernetes command-line tool kubectl allows you to run commands on Kubernetes clusters. You can use kubectl to deploy applications, check and manage cluster resources, and view logs. For details, see Overview of kubectl.

In most cases, Kubernetes clusters are deployed on a server running the Linux OS. When your device is running Windows or macOS, you can perform operations on a Kubernetes cluster either by logging in to the machine where the cluster is deployed through SSH or by configuring kubectl on your device.

Installation

Configuration Verification

Connecting to a Cluster

How Do I Download kubeconfig for Connecting to a Cluster Using kubectl?

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