Kubernetes - Services
You created a LoadBalancer service but the external IP is stuck at <pending>. What command helps you check the cloud provider's load balancer status?
You created a LoadBalancer service but the external IP is stuck at <pending>. What command helps you check the cloud provider's load balancer status?
medium📝 Troubleshoot Q7 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify command to check service details
kubectl describe svc shows detailed info including events and cloud provider load balancer status.Step 2: Eliminate other commands
kubectl get pods shows pods, logs show pod logs, get nodes shows nodes, none show load balancer status.Final Answer:
kubectl describe svc my-service -> Option DQuick Check:
Check LoadBalancer status with describe svc [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'kubectl describe svc' to see LoadBalancer provisioning details [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using pod commands to check service status
- Expecting logs to show load balancer info
- Checking nodes instead of service details
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