cluster health

Managing a Kubernetes cluster effectively requires continuous monitoring to ensure that it operates within the desired parameters. Traditional GUI-based monitoring tools are powerful, yet the flexibility and direct control offered by command-line tools remain unmatched for many system administrators and developers who prefer scriptable and automatable solutions. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how to use Bash scripting to monitor the health of your Kubernetes clusters. Before diving into Bash scripting, it's critical to understand what key components need monitoring in a Kubernetes cluster: Nodes: These are the physical or virtual machines that make up the cluster.