Troubleshooting Common AKS Issues Like a Pro

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Troubleshooting Common AKS Issues Like a Pro

A detailed guide to diagnosing and resolving common AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) issues efficiently using the right tools and techniques.

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Introduction

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) simplifies Kubernetes management, but troubleshooting issues is essential for production stability. This guide outlines common issues and efficient troubleshooting strategies.

Common AKS Issues

  • Cluster Creation Failures
  • Pod Scheduling Problems
  • Networking Errors
  • Scaling Issues
  • Node Health and Performance

Tools for Troubleshooting AKS

  • Azure Monitor
  • Kubernetes Dashboard
  • kubectl commands
  • Log Analytics and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Steps for Each Issue

Cluster Creation Failures

  • Review activity logs in Azure.
  • Validate Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.

Pod Scheduling Problems

  • Check taints, tolerations, and node availability.
  • Use kubectl describe pod.

Networking Errors

  • Diagnose with kubectl get services and kubectl get ingress.
  • Verify Network Security Group (NSG) rules.

Scaling Issues

  • Inspect Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) metrics.
  • Check quota limits and available resources.

Node Health and Performance

  • Use Azure Advisor for recommendations.
  • Investigate node conditions with kubectl describe node.

Pro Tips for Efficient Troubleshooting

  • Use Azure Resource Health for quick status checks.
  • Automate recurring checks with scripts.
  • Leverage AKS diagnostics and self-healing mechanisms.

Resources for Further Learning

Need Help?

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