Troubleshoot Kubernetes Pods: kubectl Describe, YAML & JSON

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Learn how to troubleshoot Kubernetes pods like a pro! This tutorial covers kubectl describe pod, kubectl get pod -o yaml, and kubectl get pod -o json commands. Perfect for beginners and DevOps engineers looking to debug pods, fix crashing pods, and understand Kubernetes pod configurations. In this video, we walk you step-by-step through troubleshooting pods, inspecting metadata, container statuses, events, and using JSON/YAML outputs for automation and scripting. Whether you are using Kubernetes on Google Cloud, Amazon Linux, or any environment, these tips will help you manage and debug your pods efficiently. YouTube Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Troubleshooting Your Pod in Kubernetes Learn how to identify and fix common pod issues in Kubernetes environments. Perfect for beginners and those debugging pods in real clusters. 0:15 Check Your Pod Status with kubectl get pods Verify that your pod is running and created correctly. Understand pod names, statuses, and how to spot issues early. 0:36 Using kubectl describe pod for Troubleshooting Inspect your pod's summary, container information, last state, exit codes, and events. A critical command for diagnosing problems. 2:25 View Pod Configuration in YAML with kubectl get pod NAME -o yaml Check metadata, pod spec, container statuses, environment variables, volumes, and security contexts. Ideal for debugging and configuration verification. 4:20 View Pod Configuration in JSON with kubectl get pod NAME -o json Access machine-readable pod data for automation or scripting. Compare YAML vs JSON outputs and streamline your Kubernetes workflow. 5:16 Wrap-Up and Next Steps for Pod Troubleshooting Apply these commands effectively to troubleshoot your pods. Stay tuned for advanced pod commands in the next video. #kubernetes #k8s #kubectl #devops #kubernetestutorialforbeginners #yaml #json #cloudcomputing #techtutorial