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Part 7 Kubernetes Real Time Troubleshooting 1721726688

The document provides troubleshooting guidance for common Kubernetes issues, including high node CPU/memory utilization, API server performance degradation, ingress controller misconfiguration, pod network connectivity issues, and API rate limiting. Each scenario includes symptoms, diagnosis methods, and solutions aimed at optimizing resource utilization and improving system performance. The document emphasizes the importance of monitoring metrics and adjusting configurations to ensure efficient operation of Kubernetes clusters.

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Part 7 Kubernetes Real Time Troubleshooting 1721726688

The document provides troubleshooting guidance for common Kubernetes issues, including high node CPU/memory utilization, API server performance degradation, ingress controller misconfiguration, pod network connectivity issues, and API rate limiting. Each scenario includes symptoms, diagnosis methods, and solutions aimed at optimizing resource utilization and improving system performance. The document emphasizes the importance of monitoring metrics and adjusting configurations to ensure efficient operation of Kubernetes clusters.

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Part 7 - Kubernetes Real-Time

Troubleshooting
Introduction 🌐
Welcome to the world of Kubernetes troubleshooting, where every challenge is an
opportunity to sharpen your skills and emerge victorious. Join us as we embark on a journey
through common real-time scenarios, unraveling mysteries, and uncovering solutions along
the way.

Scenario 31: High Node CPU/Memory Utilization

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Symptoms: Kubernetes nodes experience high CPU or memory utilization, impacting pod
scheduling and resource allocation.

Diagnosis: Monitor node resource metrics (kubectl top node) and review node logs for
any kernel or system-level errors affecting resource utilization.

Solution:

1. Identify and terminate resource-intensive processes or containers consuming


excessive CPU or memory resources on Kubernetes nodes.
2. Implement horizontal pod autoscaling (HPA) to automatically scale pod replicas
based on resource usage metrics and demand patterns.
3. Optimize pod resource requests and limits to ensure efficient resource utilization and
prevent resource contention between pods.
4. Scale out the Kubernetes cluster by adding additional nodes or upgrading existing
node hardware to accommodate increased resource demands and workload growth.

Scenario 32: Kubernetes API Server Performance Degradation

Symptoms: Kubernetes API server becomes unresponsive or experiences slow response times,
impacting cluster management operations.

Diagnosis: Monitor Kubernetes API server metrics (e.g., latency, throughput) and review API
server logs for any errors or performance bottlenecks.

Solution:

1. Scale Kubernetes API server horizontally by deploying multiple replicas behind a


load balancer to distribute incoming requests and improve availability.
2. Optimize etcd performance by tuning etcd configuration parameters (e.g., storage
backend, snapshotting intervals) and upgrading etcd cluster hardware for better
performance.
3. Implement caching mechanisms (e.g., kube-apiserver caching, client-side caching) to
reduce API server load and improve response times for frequently accessed resources.
4. Monitor and tune API server resource utilization (e.g., CPU, memory, network) to
ensure optimal performance and prevent resource exhaustion during peak loads.

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Scenario 33: Ingress Controller Misconfiguration

Symptoms: Ingress resources fail to route incoming traffic to backend services, resulting in
HTTP 404 or connection refused errors for external clients.

Diagnosis: Review Ingress resource definitions (kubectl get ingress) and inspect ingress
controller logs for any configuration errors or routing failures.

Solution:

1. Validate Ingress resource annotations and backend service endpoints to ensure correct
routing rules and path mappings for incoming requests.
2. Verify DNS resolution for hostnames specified in Ingress rules and ensure that
external DNS records point to the correct load balancer or Ingress controller IP
address.
3. Check ingress controller configuration (e.g., Nginx, HAProxy) for any
misconfigurations or limitations that may affect traffic routing and request handling.
4. Monitor network traffic and ingress controller metrics to identify any anomalies or
performance issues affecting traffic throughput and latency.

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Scenario 34: Pod Network Connectivity Issues

Symptoms: Pods experience intermittent network connectivity issues, such as packet loss,
latency spikes, or DNS resolution failures, impacting communication with other pods or
external services.

Diagnosis: Use network troubleshooting tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup) inside pods to
diagnose network connectivity problems and check network plugin logs for any errors or
configuration issues.

Solution:

1. Verify pod network configuration (e.g., CNI plugin, network policies) and ensure that
pods have proper network connectivity to other pods within the cluster and external
services outside the cluster.
2. Check for network interface misconfigurations (e.g., MTU settings, IP addressing,
subnet overlaps) that may cause network packet drops or routing errors.
3. Review firewall rules and network security policies (e.g., AWS Security Groups, GCP
Firewall Rules) to allow inbound and outbound traffic for pod communication.
4. Monitor pod network performance metrics (e.g., bandwidth, throughput, latency) and
analyze network traffic patterns to identify and mitigate potential bottlenecks or
congestion points.

Scenario 35: Kubernetes API Rate Limiting

Symptoms: Kubernetes API requests are rate-limited or rejected due to exceeding API rate
limits, causing delays or failures in cluster management operations.

Diagnosis: Monitor Kubernetes API server metrics (e.g., request rate, latency, errors) and
review audit logs (kubectl logs -n kube-system kube-apiserver) for any indications
of rate-limiting enforcement or API throttling events.

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Solution:

1. Adjust Kubernetes API rate limits (e.g., --max-requests-inflight, --max-


mutating-requests-per-second, --max-requests-per-second) to accommodate
higher request volumes and prevent API throttling during peak loads.
2. Implement API request batching or aggregation techniques to reduce the number of
individual requests and optimize API server performance under heavy request loads.
3. Scale Kubernetes API server horizontally by deploying multiple replicas behind a
load balancer and distributing incoming requests evenly across API server instances
to handle higher request throughput.
4. Optimize client-side API usage and avoid unnecessary or redundant API calls by
batching requests, caching responses, and minimizing polling intervals to reduce
overall API traffic and alleviate rate-limiting constraints.

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In the up-coming parts, we will discussion on
more troubleshooting steps for the different
Kubernetes based scenarios. So, stay tuned for
the and follow @Prasad Suman Mohan for more
such posts.

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