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DevOps & Automation · Foundational

kubeconfig

A YAML file that stores cluster endpoints, user credentials, and contexts used by kubectl.

Definition

The default location is ~/.kube/config, overridable by KUBECONFIG. A context binds a cluster, user, and namespace.

Example

kubectl config use-context prod-admin

Exam tip

In CKA/CKAD exams, always switch to the context given at the start of each question.

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