Kubernetes - Service Mesh
You deployed a service mesh but notice that traffic is not routed through the sidecar proxies. What is a likely cause?
You deployed a service mesh but notice that traffic is not routed through the sidecar proxies. What is a likely cause?
medium📝 Troubleshoot Q6 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check sidecar injection setup
If the namespace is not labeled, sidecar proxies are not injected, so traffic bypasses them.Step 2: Eliminate other causes
Application code and container runtime issues do not prevent sidecar injection; manual restarts are not required if injection is automatic.Final Answer:
The namespace was not labeled for sidecar injection -> Option AQuick Check:
Missing namespace label blocks sidecar injection [OK]
Quick Trick: Label namespace to enable sidecar injection [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Blaming app code for missing sidecar traffic
- Assuming container runtime causes injection failure
- Thinking manual pod restart is always needed
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