Understanding Helm Installations in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

When deploying applications on GKE using Helm, knowing which cluster your releases are installed into is essential for managing resources effectively. Here’s how you can determine the targeted cluster:

How to Identify Your Cluster Context with Helm and Kubernetes CLI Tools

1. Use kubectl Command Line Interface (CLI):

   • Run this command in your terminal or integrated development environment that supports shell scripting for executing kube-related commands:

     kubectl config current-context
     

   This will display the name of the active Kubernetes context which Helm uses when installing applications.

2. View Raw Configuration Files with kubectl:

   • To directly inspect your cluster configuration, use:

kubectl config view

Here you'll find all necessary details including the currently selected context (where 'current-context' is defined).
Look for this line to identify where Helm will deploy your application.

By following these steps, quickly and efficiently figure out which cluster within GKE holds installed Kubernetes
applications by using default configurations or specifying a particular one with `kubectl`. This knowledge assists in
effective resource allocation across multiple clusters if you're leveraging them for different stages of deployment
lifecycle. 🚀