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Show a continuous stream of Kubernetes logs
$ kubectl logs -f ${pod_id}
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The command kubectl logs -f ${pod_id} is used to view the logs of a specific pod in Kubernetes.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • kubectl: It is the command-line tool for interacting with Kubernetes clusters.
  • logs: It is the command used to retrieve the logs of a particular pod.
  • -f: It is the flag used for "follow mode" or "continuous mode". It allows you to constantly stream the logs as new log entries are generated in real-time.
  • ${pod_id}: It is a placeholder for the actual ID of the pod you want to view the logs for. You need to replace ${pod_id} with the specific ID of the pod you want to monitor.

By running this command, you will be able to see the logs of the specified pod in your terminal, and it will continuously update with new log information as it is generated.

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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