Apply a kustomization directory

bash

kubectl apply -k overlays/prod

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List resource YAML files managed together.

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See final YAML before applying.

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Apply shared metadata to all resources.

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Update images without editing base manifests.

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Set environment-specific replica count.

Open In sheetyaml1 tag match

Create config objects as part of the build.

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