Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On - Pods with YAML

This video tutorial explains how to create a Kubernetes object using a YAML configuration file. It covers the four essential top-level fields: API version, kind, metadata, and spec. The tutorial details how to structure these fields, focusing on metadata and spec, which includes container information. It also provides commands to create and view Kubernetes pods, emphasizing the importance of correct YAML formatting.

What are the four top-level fields required in a Kubernetes YAML configuration file?

• Version, kind, data, and spec

• API, type, metadata, and specification

• Version, type, data, and details

• API version, kind, metadata, and spec

Which field in a Kubernetes YAML file specifies the type of object being created?

• Kind

• Spec

• Metadata

• API version

What is the purpose of the metadata field in a Kubernetes YAML file?

• To define the API version

• To list the containers in a pod

• To provide data about the object, like its name and labels

• To specify the type of object

Why is correct indentation important in the metadata section of a YAML file?

• It lists the containers in a pod

• It specifies the type of object

• It ensures that properties are correctly recognized as siblings or children

• It helps in defining the API version

What is the role of labels in a Kubernetes YAML file?

• To help identify and organize objects

• To list the containers in a pod

• To specify the type of object

• To define the API version

In the spec section, what does the containers property represent?

• The API version of the pod

• A list of containers within a pod

• A single container in a pod

• The type of object being created

Which command is used to create a pod from a YAML file in Kubernetes?

• kubectl deploy -f

• kubectl start -f

• kubectl create -f

• kubectl apply -f