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You applied a Deployment YAML but the pods are stuck in Pending state. What is the most likely cause?
You applied a Deployment YAML but the pods are stuck in Pending state. What is the most likely cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand pod Pending state
Pods stay Pending when Kubernetes cannot schedule them on nodes due to resource limits or node availability.Step 2: Evaluate other options
Incorrect image causes crash, syntax errors prevent creation, and service exposure doesn't affect pod scheduling.Final Answer:
There are no available nodes with enough resources -> Option DQuick Check:
Pending pods = scheduling/resource issue [OK]
Quick Trick: Pending pods usually mean no suitable nodes available [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming image errors cause Pending state
- Thinking service exposure affects pod scheduling
- Confusing syntax errors with pod state
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