Kubernetes & kubectl Cheat Sheet/Replace resource from file

Replace an object using the manifest definition.

Section: Declarative Apply, Edit, and Replace

Replace resource from file

bash
bash
kubectl replace -f deployment.yaml
Explanation

Replace an object using the manifest definition.

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