README.md

Kubernetes Debugging with Ephemeral Containers

Description

This project demonstrates advanced Kubernetes debugging using ephemeral containers. It covers live Pod troubleshooting with kubectl debug, process inspection, and environment analysis. The goal is to perform safe, in-place debugging without restarting or modifying running containers.

Tools & Technologies Used

• Kubernetes
• kubectl
• Ephemeral Containers
• YAML Configuration
• Debugging Images (Ubuntu, BusyBox, Netshoot)
• Linux Utilities (ps, htop, curl, strace, netstat)

Project Walk-through

Deployed Broken and Working Pods


Inspected Container with kubectl exec


Introduced Ephemeral Container


Performed live network troubleshooting using a netshoot ephemeral container