Configuring Probes to Detect Failures

Kubernetes probes are an essential component in deployment workflows, playing a pivotal role in monitoring application health and ensuring that deployments succeed. Properly configured probes allow Kubernetes to detect when a container is unhealthy or unready, enabling the system to respond accordingly by restarting the container, halting a deployment, or triggering an automated rollback. We will dive into the different types of probes, how to configure them effectively, and their role in automated rollbacks.