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Kubernetes

kubectl exec

CautionExec into a pod

kubectl exec -it <pod> -n <ns> -- sh

Runs a command in a running pod; open a shell for investigation.

Examples

  • kubectl exec -it web-xyz -n prod -- shShell inside a pod

Syntax

kubectl exec -it <pod> -n <ns> -- <cmd>

Before you run it

Mind side effects inside production pods.

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