Kubernetesexit code > 0
CrashLoopBackOff
$Status: CrashLoopBackOff
Analysis
The container is starting but then crashing repeatedly. Kubernetes is waiting between restarts.
Common Triggers
- ●Application code error (exception on startup).
- ●Missing configuration files or environment variables.
- ●Liveness probe failure.
Debug Checks
- $Check container logs:
kubectl logs <pod_name>. - $Describe the pod for events:
kubectl describe pod <pod_name>.
Resolution
1
Fix the bug in the application code.
2
Ensure all required environment variables and secrets are mounted.
3
Adjust the liveness/readiness probe settings.
Metadata
- Tool
- Kubernetes
- Severity
- High
- Tags
- #k8s#crash#debug
