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kubectl-delete: Delete all nodes.
$ kubectl delete nodes --all
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The command "kubectl delete nodes --all" is used to delete all the nodes in a Kubernetes cluster.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "kubectl": It is the command-line interface (CLI) for interacting with Kubernetes clusters.
  • "delete nodes": It is the specific action/command to delete nodes in the cluster.
  • "--all": This flag is used to specify that all nodes should be deleted. The "--all" flag is an option to delete all the resources corresponding to the specified kind, in this case, nodes.

When you run this command, Kubernetes will delete all the nodes in the cluster, which will also terminate any running Pods running on those nodes, and it will update the cluster's state accordingly.

It's important to exercise caution while using this command as deleting all the nodes in a cluster can cause service disruptions if not carefully planned or managed.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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