CBS - Linux

Overview

CBS (Cluster Bootstrap Server) is a command-line utility for creating, managing, and interacting with Kubernetes clusters. It simplifies cluster deployment by automating cluster setup, configuration, and maintenance tasks.

Syntax

cbs [global options] command [command options] [arguments]

Options/Flags

| Option | Description | Default |
|—|—|—|
| -c, –config | Path to the cluster configuration file | $HOME/.cbs/config |
| -v, –verbose | Enable verbose output | false |
| -h, –help | Print help and usage information | – |

Commands

| Command | Description |
|—|—|
| create | Create a new cluster |
| delete | Delete an existing cluster |
| scale | Scale a cluster up or down |
| status | Get the status of a cluster |
| attach | Attach a node to a cluster |
| detach | Detach a node from a cluster |
| set-node-role | Set the role of a node in a cluster |
| certs | Manage cluster certificates |
| node-cert | Manage node certificates |
| password | Reset the password for a user |

Examples

Create a new cluster:

cbs create --name my-cluster

Scale a cluster up:

cbs scale --name my-cluster --nodes 5

Get the status of a cluster:

cbs status --name my-cluster

Attach a node to a cluster:

cbs attach --name my-cluster --node-name new-node

Related Commands

• kubectl
• minikube
• k3s