volcano-queue-diagnose

Diagnose Volcano queue scheduling bottlenecks by analyzing weights, resources, and state.

225|28|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scitix/siclaw --skill volcano-queue-diagnose
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Skill: volcano-queue-diagnose
Source: https://github.com/scitix/siclaw/tree/main/skills/core/volcano-queue-diagnose
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scitix/siclaw --skill volcano-queue-diagnose

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps SREs and DevOps engineers understand and troubleshoot resource allocation issues within the Volcano batch scheduling system, preventing job starvation and optimizing cluster utilization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Queue Status Monitoring: Provides an overview of all Volcano queues, their weights, states, and resource allocation.
  • Resource Bottleneck Identification: Pinpoints queues that are over-allocated, nearing capacity, or have high numbers of pending jobs.
  • Detailed Analysis: Offers in-depth views of queue specifications, status fields, and associated PodGroups.
  • Use Case: A critical machine learning training job is stuck in a pending state. This Skill can quickly reveal if the job's assigned queue is oversubscribed, has insufficient weight, or is in a closed state, guiding the user to the root cause.

Quick Start

Run the volcano-queue-diagnose skill to analyze all current Volcano queues for potential scheduling bottlenecks.

Frequently Asked Questions about volcano-queue-diagnose

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

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Why are my Volcano batch processing jobs stuck in a pending state?

Volcano queue scheduling bottlenecks occur when queues are over-allocated, nearing capacity, or have high pending job counts. Analyzing queue weights, deserved resources, and queue states identifies whether insufficient weight or a closed queue is causing job starvation.

How do I diagnose Volcano queue resource allocation issues in Kubernetes?

Diagnose Volcano queue resource allocation by analyzing queue weights, deserved resources, allocated resources, and current states. This identifies over-allocated queues and scheduling constraints, providing actionable insights for SRE teams to resolve batch workload bottlenecks.

Do I need kubectl access to troubleshoot Volcano scheduling bottlenecks?

Yes, troubleshooting Volcano scheduling bottlenecks requires kubectl access to the Kubernetes cluster where Volcano is deployed. This access enables querying queue specifications, status fields, and PodGroups to identify resource allocation constraints.

What causes job starvation in Volcano queues?

Job starvation in Volcano queues happens when queues are over-allocated or have insufficient weights, preventing pending jobs from receiving resources. Monitoring queue states and pinpointing queues nearing capacity helps SREs resolve these scheduling constraints.

Can I monitor Volcano queue states and PodGroups for resource bottlenecks?

Yes, monitoring Volcano queue states and PodGroups identifies resource bottlenecks by providing in-depth views of queue specifications and status fields. This pinpoints over-allocated queues and high pending job counts to prevent job starvation.