A Kubernetes deployment is not updating pods after you apply a new image version. Which troubleshooting steps should you take to find the root cause?

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Kubernetes - Troubleshooting

ARestart the kubelet service on all nodes.

BImmediately delete all pods to force recreation.

CCheck deployment status with <code>kubectl rollout status deployment/<name></code> and describe the deployment.

DRun <code>kubectl exec</code> on pods to manually update the image.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Verify rollout status
Use kubectl rollout status to check if deployment is progressing or stuck.
Step 2: Describe deployment for events and errors
kubectl describe deployment shows events like image pull errors or update failures.
Final Answer:
Check deployment status with kubectl rollout status deployment/<name> and describe the deployment. -> Option C
Quick Check:
Rollout status + describe = find update issues [OK]

Quick Trick: Check rollout status and describe deployment first [OK]

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