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kubectx: Switch to a named context.

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$ kubectx ${name}

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The command "kubectx ${name}" is used to switch to a different context in Kubernetes.

In Kubernetes, a context is a combination of cluster, user, and namespace. It allows you to identify a specific Kubernetes environment or cluster and define the user and namespace associated with it. By default, Kubernetes creates a context named "default" when it is first installed.

When you run the "kubectx" command with the ${name} parameter, it switches the current context to the one specified by ${name}. ${name} represents the name of the desired context that you want to switch to.

This command is helpful when you are working with multiple Kubernetes clusters or environments and need to switch between them quickly. It allows you to easily manage different contexts and ensures that all subsequent kubectl commands are executed against the selected context.

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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