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Troubleshooting a Broken Kubernetes Cluster

Every Kubernetes administrator will likely need to deal with a broken cluster at some point, whether a single node or the entire cluster is down. In this lab, you will be able to practice your troubleshooting skills. You will be presented with a broken Kubernetes cluster and asked to use your investigative skills to identify the problem and fix it.

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Level
Intermediate
Last updated
Sep 22, 2025
Duration
30m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Determine What is Wrong with the Cluster

    Explore the cluster and determine which node is having issues. Then see if you can determine what is causing the node to fail.

  2. Challenge

    Fix the Problem

    Fix the issue with the broken node. Make sure your fix will keep the node working, even if the node is restarted again.

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