How to Install kubectl on Amazon Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing kubectl on Amazon Linux. kubectl is a command-line tool used to interact with Kubernetes clusters. It allows you to deploy applications, inspect and manage cluster resources, and view logs.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have an Amazon Linux instance set up and running.

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

First, update the package repository on your Amazon Linux instance by running the following command:

sudo yum update

Step 2: Install kubectl

Next, you can install kubectl using the curl command to download the binary and chmod to make it executable. Run the following commands:

curl -LO "https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/$(curl -s https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/stable.txt)/bin/linux/amd64/kubectl"
chmod +x kubectl
sudo mv kubectl /usr/local/bin/

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To verify that kubectl has been installed successfully, run the following command to check the version:

kubectl version --client

If everything was installed correctly, you should see the client version of kubectl displayed in the output.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed kubectl on your Amazon Linux instance. You can now use this powerful tool to manage your Kubernetes clusters efficiently.

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