[Solved] You wrote this resource spec but the pod fails to start:resources: requests: memory: 256 limits: memory: 512Mi What is the problem? | Kubernetes

Kubernetes - Resource Management

You wrote this resource spec but the pod fails to start:

resources:
  requests:
    memory: 256
  limits:
    memory: 512Mi

What is the problem?

AMemory values must be integers without quotes.

BMemory request value lacks units and should be a string with units.

CRequests and limits keys are swapped.

DMemory limit value is invalid because it uses Mi units.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check memory request format
Memory values must include units like Mi and be strings.
Step 2: Identify error in request value
Request value '256' lacks units and quotes, causing parsing failure.
Final Answer:
Memory request value lacks units and should be a string with units. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Memory values need units and quotes [OK]

Quick Trick: Always specify memory with units and quotes [OK]

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