A Kubernetes deployment uses a ConfigMap for environment variables. After updating the ConfigMap, pods do not reflect changes. What troubleshooting step should you take?

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Kubernetes - Troubleshooting

AUpdate the deployment YAML without restarting pods

BDelete the ConfigMap and recreate it

CRestart pods to reload updated ConfigMap values

DScale deployment to zero replicas permanently

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand ConfigMap updates do not auto-refresh in running pods
Pods keep old values until restarted.
Step 2: Restart pods to apply new ConfigMap values
Restarting forces pods to reload environment variables.
Final Answer:
Restart pods to reload updated ConfigMap values -> Option C
Quick Check:
ConfigMap update needs pod restart [OK]

Quick Trick: Restart pods after ConfigMap changes [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Deleting ConfigMap unnecessarily
Scaling deployment without restart
Updating YAML without pod restart

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A Kubernetes deployment uses a ConfigMap for environment variables. After updating the ConfigMap, pods do not reflect changes. What troubleshooting step should you take?

Step 1: Understand ConfigMap updates do not auto-refresh in running pods

Step 2: Restart pods to apply new ConfigMap values

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