AWS EKS Kubeconfig Update - Manage Kubernetes Clusters - aws-cli Cheatsheets

Update AWS EKS Kubeconfig

To update your AWS EKS kubeconfig, use the following command. This allows you to manage and access your Kubernetes clusters effectively.

aws --profile default eks update-kubeconfig --name my-cluster --alias my-cluster

Explanation

This command uses the AWS CLI to update your kubeconfig file. The --profile default specifies the AWS profile to use. Replace my-cluster with the name of your EKS cluster. The --alias my-cluster sets an alias for the cluster in your kubeconfig.

Prerequisites

AWS CLI installed and configured
kubectl installed
AWS EKS cluster created

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, ensure your AWS CLI is properly configured and you have the necessary permissions to access the EKS cluster.

AWS EKS Kubeconfig Update - Manage Kubernetes Clusters

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