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kubetail: Tail the logs of multiple pods (whose name starts with "my_app") in one go.
$ kubetail ${my_app}
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This command "kubetail ${my_app}" is typically used in the context of Kubernetes to view the logs of a specific pod or set of pods in real-time.

Explanation of the command components:

  • "kubetail": It is a utility command-line tool that allows tailing logs from multiple Kubernetes pods simultaneously. It is not a built-in Kubernetes command but rather a tool that needs to be installed separately.

  • "${my_app}": This is a placeholder representing the name of the application or the pod(s) for which you want to tail the logs. The actual value of the variable ${my_app} needs to be substituted with the corresponding application or pod name.

When you run this command, it will start streaming the logs of the specified pod(s) to your console. The logs will continuously appear as new log entries are added, providing a real-time view of the application or pod logs.

Note: Make sure you have the "kubetail" tool installed and configured properly in your environment before using this command.

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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