[Solved] In Kubernetes, what happens if a container uses more memory than its memory limit? — Ans: The container is terminated and may be restarted by Kubernetes. | Kubernetes

Kubernetes - Resource Management

In Kubernetes, what happens if a container uses more memory than its memory limit?

AKubernetes automatically increases the memory limit.

BThe container continues running without any restrictions.

CThe container's CPU usage is throttled.

DThe container is terminated and may be restarted by Kubernetes.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand memory limit behavior
The memory limit is the maximum memory a container can use before Kubernetes intervenes.
Step 2: Identify the consequence of exceeding the limit
If the container exceeds its memory limit, the system kills it to protect node stability.
Final Answer:
The container is terminated and may be restarted by Kubernetes. -> Option D
Quick Check:
Memory limit breach = Container termination [OK]

Quick Trick: Memory limit breach kills container, requests do not [OK]

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