CKA Study Notes - kubectl Basics

I’ve recently started studying for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam and as such I’m capturing some of my study notes here. When you’re first diving into Kubernetes, the command-line tool kubectl becomes your new best friend. But like any new tool, remembering the right commands can be challengins, especially when you’re trying to troubleshoot or quickly inspect your cluster. This is my own quick-reference guide for working with kubectl, with just enough commentary to help it stick. If you’re interested in learning more I would recommend visiting the Official Kubernetes Documentation site, which covers everything you need. ...

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · icarnaghan