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Problem: The client faced issues with frequent re-elections in a Docker Swarm cluster whenever there were brief server-level disruptions. They sought guidance on modifying the swarm election timeout to stabilize the cluster and prevent unnecessary re-elections. Additionally, they wanted to understand the relationship between election timeout, heartbeat, and dispatcher-heartbeat settings. Process: Understanding Swarm Election Timeout […]

Problem: The client reported two main issues: One of the Kubernetes master nodes was in a “not ready” state. They needed to upgrade their Kubernetes version from 1.26 to 1.29. The client requested support to address these concerns. The client had already shut down the master node and was awaiting further instructions for troubleshooting. Process: […]

Problem: The customer is facing frequent Docker Swarm re-elections, triggered even by brief server issues lasting just a few seconds. They are seeking guidance on how to modify the Swarm election timeout and whether adjusting this value will have any impact on the system. Process: Step 1: Initial Investigation The customer reported frequent leader re-elections […]

Problem: The client reported an issue with the hard limit of 1MB for ConfigMap storage in Helm, which was causing problems with their deployment process. This limitation hindered their ability to store large configurations, necessitating a solution that could accommodate their growing data needs. Solution: To address the issue, the expert initiated an in-depth investigation. […]

Problem: The client is using kube-prometheus-stack version 44.2.1 as their monitoring solution, and Twistlock scans have identified vulnerabilities in various packages including github.com/docker/distribution (CVE-2023-2253), golang.org/x/net (CVE-2022-41723), github.com/emicklei/go-restful/v3, and Go language with CVEs such as CVE-2021-29923, CVE-2021-38297, CVE-2021-39293, CVE-2021-41771, CVE-2021-41772, CVE-2021-44716, CVE-2022-23772, CVE-2022-23773, CVE-2022-23806, CVE-2022-24675, CVE-2022-24921, CVE-2022-27664, CVE-2022-28131, CVE-2022-28327, CVE-2022-2879, CVE-2022-2880, CVE-2022-30580, CVE-2022-30630, CVE-2022-30631, CVE-2022-30632, CVE-2022-30633, […]

Problem: The client requested a solution to automate the update process for the Helm/Kubernetes compatibility matrix. It’s crucial to address this issue because relying on manual updates causes delays in the adoption of Helm and results in the use of outdated Helm versions. The lack of automation results in incomplete release notes and repeated postponements, […]

Problem: The client reported encountering a recurring issue when attempting to execute scripts within a Docker container. The client consistently received an error code 137, indicating an Out of Memory (OOM) condition. Despite attempts to resolve the issue by restarting and reinstalling Docker, the problem persisted. Process: Gathering System Information: The Docker version being used; […]

Problem: On July 8th, 2024, all Docker containers on all nodes within a Docker Swarm cluster suddenly crashed. The cluster consisted of 13 nodes: 1 master, 2 reachable, and 10 worker nodes. The initial logs indicated a problem with the RAFT consensus algorithm attempting and failing to elect a leader multiple times. Process: Upon receiving […]

Problem: The Jenkins server experienced significant performance issues characterized by excessive thread creation and inadequate resource allocation. Symptoms included system freezes, failures to execute commands, and frequent application errors related to memory and resource limits. Process: Initial Investigation: Error Identification: Logs and system monitoring revealed critical errors related to insufficient memory and resource limits. Key […]