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kubectl: List information about a resource with more details.
$ kubectl get ${select} -o wide
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The command "kubectl get ${select} -o wide" is used to retrieve information about Kubernetes resources and present them in a tabular format with additional details.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "kubectl" is the command-line tool for interacting with Kubernetes clusters.
  • "get" is a subcommand used to retrieve information about one or more resources.
  • "${select}" is a placeholder for a specific resource. You should replace it with the name of the resource you want to retrieve information about. For example, if you want to get information about pods, you would replace "${select}" with "pods".
  • "-o wide" is an option that specifies the output format. In this case, "wide" is used to display additional information about the resources, such as the IP address, node, and more.

By running this command, you will see a table displaying the selected resource(s) along with various columns of information, including the resource name, namespace, status, age, IP address, and other relevant details.

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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