CGOA Gitops Patterns Practice Question
You are using Kustomize 'overlays' for environment promotion. If you need to add a specific label to all resources in production but not in staging, where should you define it?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the 'overlays/production' kustomization.yaml file.
Kustomize overlays are designed to layer changes on top of a base. The production overlay allows for patching or adding specific labels that don't exist in the base.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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In the 'overlays/production' kustomization.yaml file.
Why this is correct
The overlay is the correct location for environment-specific customizations.
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In the global GitOps config map.
Why it's wrong here
Global maps don't support environment-specific labels.
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By modifying the manifest manually after deployment.
Why it's wrong here
Manual changes cause drift.
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In the 'base' directory kustomization.yaml file.
Why it's wrong here
Changes in 'base' affect all environments.
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