What is the purpose of the kubectl port-forward command?

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What is the purpose of the kubectl port-forward command?

Key points

  • kubectl port-forward creates a local tunnel, not a permanent exposure
  • It connects to a pod or service, not just a service port
  • The connection is secure and local, not external
  • This command is useful for testing and debugging purposes

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