Kubectl Installation and Cluster Access Verification on Windows

Step 1: Download and Install kubectl

1. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt.

Run the following command to download the kubectl binary:

curl.exe -LO "https://dl.k8s.io/release/v1.32.0/bin/windows/amd64/kubectl.exe"

Step 2: Verify kubectl Installation

Verify that kubectl is installed by running:

kubectl version --client

• This should display the client version of kubectl.

Step 3: Place kubeconfig File

1. Locate your kubeconfig file (e.g., kubeconfig.yaml).

2. Place the file in the .kube directory on your system.

   • Example path: C:\path\to\your\kubeconfig

Step 4: Set KUBECONFIG Environment Variable

1. Open PowerShell.

Set the kubeconfig file as an environment variable by running:

$env:KUBECONFIG = "C:\\path\\to\\your\\kubeconfig\"

Step 5: Verify Access to the Kubernetes Cluster

Verify access to the cluster using:

kubectl get nodes

• This should display the nodes in your Kubernetes cluster.

Notes

• Ensure that your kubeconfig file contains the correct cluster credentials and configurations.

• If any issues arise, confirm that the cluster is reachable from your machine.

Thank You!