InstallationSetup

Source: https://notes.kodekloud.com/docs/CKA-Certification-Course-Certified-Kubernetes-Administrator/Kustomize-Basics-2025-Updates/InstallationSetup/page

Summary: This guide explains how to install and set up Kustomize for customizing Kubernetes resource configurations.

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Key Notes

• Installation Steps
• The Kustomize team provides a convenient installation script that automatically detects your operating system and installs the appropriate version. To download and run this script, execute the following command in your terminal:
• “https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kubernetes-sigs/kustomize/master/hack/install_kustomize.sh\”
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• After the script completes, verify the installation by checking the version of Kustomize with:
• You should see an output resembling the following:
• {kustomize/v4.4.1 2021-11-11T23:36:27Z }
• If you do not see the expected version output, it may indicate an installation issue or that your current terminal session has not updated the necessary environment variables.
• If you encounter any issues during installation, try the following steps:
• Close your current terminal session and reopen it.
• Rerun the installation script to ensure that all components are set up correctly.
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• With Kustomize properly installed, you are now ready to explore its powerful features for managing Kubernetes configurations. Enjoy customizing your Kubernetes deployments!