Creating and Understanding kubeconfig Files
A practical mental model for creating and understanding kubeconfig files, including clusters, users, contexts, and how kubectl actually authenticates.
Recent Posts
Understanding Byte Size Units (Without Overthinking Them)
A practical explanation of byte size units—KB vs KiB, MB vs MiB—and why the distinction matters in real systems.
Installing the NFS Subdir External Provisioner with Helm
How to install and reason about the NFS Subdir External Provisioner using Helm, enabling dynamic NFS-backed Persistent Volumes in Kubernetes.
Fixing Kubernetes Namespaces Stuck in Terminating
A practical explanation of why Kubernetes namespaces get stuck in Terminating and how to safely resolve the issue by understanding and managing finalizers.
Creating Kubernetes Secrets from the Command Line (and When Not To)
Practical notes on creating Kubernetes Secrets from the command line, including when kubectl create secret is appropriate—and when it becomes a liability.