How deeply does Kubernetes in Action, Second Edition cover kubectl set image?

Explains the command, supported objects, and label-consistency caveat, but defers detailed command syntax.

Kubectl set image

As explained in Kubernetes in Action, Second Edition

kubectl set image is a kubectl command that changes the container image used by containers in Kubernetes resources.

kubectl set image changes the container image in a Kubernetes API object. It provides a quick alternative to editing or applying an entire manifest when only the image needs changing. section 15.2.1

Update a Deployment image

Run `kubectl set image deployment kiada kiada=luksa/kiada:0.6` to change the `kiada` container in the `kiada` Deployment to image version 0.6. section 15.2.1

The command can change a container image in objects that include containers, including Deployments, ReplicaSets, and Pods. If a Pod template also stores the application version in labels, changing only the image can leave the image and label inconsistent; use kubectl patch when both fields must change. section 15.2.1

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