Kube-probe is a diagnostic tool used in Kubernetes to monitor the health of applications running in a cluster. It helps ensure that applications are running smoothly by periodically checking their status and readiness. Kube-probe can be configured to perform HTTP, TCP, or command-based checks, making it versatile for different types of applications.
When using Kube-probe, you might encounter an error message stating: HTTP probe failed with status code 400. This indicates that the probe sent an HTTP request to the application, but the application responded with a 400 Bad Request status code.
A 400 Bad Request status code means that the server could not understand the request due to invalid syntax. This is often caused by incorrect request parameters or headers.
The error HTTP probe failed with status code 400 suggests that the probe's request is not properly formatted or is missing required information. This can happen if the probe configuration is incorrect or if the application expects specific headers or parameters that are not being sent.
To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
Check the probe configuration in your Kubernetes deployment YAML file. Ensure that the httpGet
path and port are correct. Here is an example of a correct configuration:
livenessProbe:
httpGet:
path: /healthz
port: 8080
initialDelaySeconds: 5
periodSeconds: 10
Ensure that the path matches the application's health endpoint.
Inspect the application logs to see if there are any clues about why the request is being rejected. Look for log entries around the time the probe fails. This can provide insights into what the application expects.
Use curl or a similar tool to manually send a request to the application's health endpoint. For example:
curl -v http://your-application-url:8080/healthz
Check the response and ensure it matches what the probe is sending.
If the application requires specific headers or parameters, modify the probe configuration to include them. Unfortunately, Kubernetes HTTP probes have limited header configuration options, so you may need to adjust the application to accept the default probe request.
For more information on configuring probes in Kubernetes, refer to the official Kubernetes documentation. If you need to troubleshoot further, consider using tools like kubectl to inspect pod and container statuses.
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