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namespace-troubleshooting

Identify and resolve common OpenShift  namespace and project issues through targeted triage and remediation.

71|88|Updated Nov 8, 2023
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#rbac#kubernetes#quota#openshift#finalizers#namespace-troubleshooting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openshift/lightspeed-service --skill namespace-troubleshooting
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: namespace-troubleshooting
Source: https://github.com/openshift/lightspeed-service/tree/main/skills/namespace-troubleshooting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openshift/lightspeed-service --skill namespace-troubleshooting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Troubleshoot and triage OpenShift namespace issues such as namespaces stuck in Terminating, ResourceQuota exhaustion, and RBAC permission denied errors. It guides operators to quickly identify blockers and craft targeted remediation steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured triage workflow for common namespace problems.
  • Checks for Namespace Active/Terminating, leftover resources, finalizers, quotas, and RBAC bindings.
  • Real-world guidance for remediation, with concrete checks and recommended actions for operators and SREs.

Quick Start

Describe the namespace issue you are seeing and ask for a triage plan to identify blockers and recommended fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about namespace-troubleshooting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix an OpenShift namespace stuck in Terminating state?▼

To resolve an OpenShift namespace stuck in Terminating, you must identify and remove blocking finalizers or leftover resources. This workflow checks for remaining resources and finalizers, providing exact commands to clear blockers and complete the namespace deletion.

Why are my OpenShift pods failing to deploy due to ResourceQuota exhaustion?▼

ResourceQuota exhaustion in OpenShift blocks new pods when namespace limits are reached. The triage process inspects ResourceQuotas and LimitRanges to identify exhausted limits and recommends targeted adjustments to restore resource availability for deployments.

How do I troubleshoot RBAC permission denied errors in an OpenShift project?▼

Troubleshooting RBAC permission denied errors in an OpenShift project requires verifying RoleBindings and ClusterRoleBindings. The workflow inspects RBAC bindings against the affected namespace to pinpoint missing permissions and generate remediation commands.

What is the best way to triage OpenShift namespace issues across operators?▼

The best way to triage OpenShift namespace issues across operators is a structured workflow that checks namespace status, finalizers, quotas, and RBAC. It requires cluster visibility to provide precise remediation steps for SREs and operators.

What cluster visibility is required to troubleshoot OpenShift namespace problems?▼

Troubleshooting OpenShift namespace problems requires cluster visibility into resource states, finalizers, ResourceQuotas, LimitRanges, and RBAC bindings. This access is necessary to accurately identify blockers and execute precise remediation commands.

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