Configuring Apps in Kubernetes with Commands, Args & Environment Variables

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In this video, I explains how to configure applications running in Kubernetes using commands, arguments, and environment variables three essential ways to modify container behavior without rebuilding your Docker image. You’ll learn: - The difference between command (entrypoint) and args (CMD) in Kubernetes - How to override default container behavior in your Pod manifest - How to inject dynamic values using environment variables (database URLs, API keys, flags, etc.) - Practical demos with BusyBox Pods, showing real kubectl commands and outputs ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Why Modify Container Behavior Without Rebuilding Images 00:42 - Understanding Command & Args in Kubernetes 01:07 - Demo: Overriding Commands and Args in a Pod Manifest 03:50 - Demo: Using Environment Variables in a Pod 06:14 - Conclusion & Key Takeaways Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Kubernetes & DevOps tutorials For 1:1 mentorship, consultations, or career guidance, you can book a session with me here: https://topmate.io/nikhil_kumar811/ 🔗 Watch Related Playlists: - Kubernetes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwZVMo9CtbV0wDu548SN0h9Y - Github Actions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwYfq7SqYnBzAxlUhcYP7ldM - Ansible: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwaavCXTYEWF4mP431KmKtEY - AWX: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwbTtijpBMrOaHdnWGXdOkYa - AI: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwaSvmI8oFeSQDl4cVTdxaGQ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-nikhil811/ Website: https://techinik.com Medium: https://medium.com/@kumarnikhil811 #kubernetes #devops #containers #cncf #kubernetesguide #configure