Why does the following command fail? kubectl create secret generic mysecret --from-env-file=env.txt where env.txt contains lines without '=' sign.

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Kubernetes - Secrets

Why does the following command fail? kubectl create secret generic mysecret --from-env-file=env.txt where env.txt contains lines without '=' sign.

AThe secret name 'mysecret' is reserved

BThe file env.txt must be base64 encoded

CEach line in env.txt must be in key=value format

DThe --from-env-file flag only accepts JSON files

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand --from-env-file format
Each line must be key=value to be parsed correctly.
Step 2: Identify the cause of failure
Lines without '=' cannot be parsed, causing the command to fail.
Final Answer:
Each line in env.txt must be in key=value format -> Option C
Quick Check:
Env files require key=value lines [OK]

Quick Trick: Env files must have key=value per line [OK]

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