docs/doc/source/usertasks/kubernetes/remote-cli-access.rst

Remote CLI Access

You can access the system CLIs (Command Line Interfaces) from a remote workstation using one of the two methods.

1. The first method involves using the remote CLI (Command Line Interface) tarball from to install a set of container-backed remote CLIs for accessing a remote . This provides access to the kubernetes-related CLIs (kubectl, helm). This approach is simple to install, portable across Linux, OSX and Windows, and provides access to all CLIs. However, commands such as those that reference local files or require a shell are awkward to run in this environment.
2. The second method involves installing the kubectl and helm clients directly on the remote host. This method only provides the kubernetes-related CLIs and requires OS-specific installation instructions.

Configuring Container-backed Remote CLIs and Clients <kubernetes-user-tutorials-configuring-container-backed-remote-clis-and-clients>

Using Container-backed Remote CLIs and Clients <using-container-based-remote-clis-and-clients>

Installing Kubectl and Helm Clients Directly on a Host <kubernetes-user-tutorials-installing-kubectl-and-helm-clients-directly-on-a-host>

Configuring Remote Helm Client <configuring-remote-helm-client>