Commonly Used Minikube Commands (Kubectl – Minikube – Kubernetes)



Discover commonly used Minikube commands for managing and interacting with your local Kubernetes cluster. #Minikube #Kubernetes #Kubectl Minikube is a tool that allows you to run a single-node Kubernetes cluster on your local machine. With Minikube, you can experiment with Kubernetes and test your applications without the need for a full-scale production cluster. In this tutorial, we will introduce you to some commonly used Minikube commands that work in conjunction with kubectl, the Kubernetes command-line tool: 1. Start the Minikube cluster: Use the command to start the Minikube cluster and spin up the virtual machine that hosts your Kubernetes cluster. 2. Stop the Minikube cluster: When you're done with your local cluster, you can stop it using the command. This will free up system resources and pause the cluster. 3. Delete the Minikube cluster: If you want to completely remove the Minikube cluster from your machine, you can delete it using the command. Be cautious as this will permanently delete all associated resources. 4. Access the Kubernetes dashboard: The command launches the Kubernetes dashboard, a web-based user interface that provides insights and control over your Minikube cluster. 5. Configure kubectl to use Minikube: To interact with your Minikube cluster using kubectl, you need to configure kubectl to use the Minikube context. We'll guide you through the necessary steps. 6. View cluster information: Use the command to get information about your Minikube cluster, such as the IP address, status, and running services. 7. Interact with pods and services: We'll demonstrate how to create, list, and manage pods and services within your Minikube cluster using kubectl commands. By familiarizing yourself with these commonly used Minikube commands, you'll have the foundational knowledge to manage and interact with your local Kubernetes cluster effectively. Join us in this tutorial and gain confidence in using Minikube and kubectl to work with Kubernetes on your local machine! #MinikubeCommands #KubernetesCluster #KubectlCommands #MinikubeTips #LocalKubernetes