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A user reports that their EndpointSlices are not updating after pods change. Which is the most likely cause?

medium📝 Troubleshoot Q7 of 15
Kubernetes - Services
A user reports that their EndpointSlices are not updating after pods change. Which is the most likely cause?
AThe service type is set to ExternalName
BPods are not labeled with the correct app label
CThe cluster has no nodes available
DThe EndpointSlice controller is not running or has crashed
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand EndpointSlice update mechanism

    EndpointSlices are updated by the EndpointSlice controller in Kubernetes.
  2. Step 2: Identify cause of no updates

    If EndpointSlices do not update, the controller may be stopped or crashed.
  3. Final Answer:

    The EndpointSlice controller is not running or has crashed -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Controller required for EndpointSlice updates [OK]
Quick Trick: Check EndpointSlice controller status if slices don't update [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Blaming pod labels without checking controller
  • Assuming ExternalName service affects EndpointSlices
  • Thinking node availability stops EndpointSlice updates

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