Kubernetes Cluster Logs

Overview

This guide gives basic instructions for finding and viewing logs with kubectl or k9s.

Kubernetes logging is available through kubectl or k9s. The Google Kubernetes Engine also gives a console view on the Operations Logging page.

Log files make troubleshooting and pinpointing issues easier.

Use kubectl to list and view pod logs

To get the logs for a Kubernetes instance:

1. Run kubectl get pods for a list of your pods.
2. Use kubectl logs PODNAME_TO_VIEW --namespace=$HDX_KUBERNETES_NAMESPACE to see specific logs.

Use k9s to view logs

To see logs in k9s:

1. Launch k9s from a terminal to connect to the current Kubernetes context.
2. Select a pod to view.
3. Open the Logs panel for the selected pod.