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Node Problem Detector

Kubernetes daemon aimed to make various node problems visible to the upstream layers.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Kernel Deadlock DetectorDevopsK8s DaemonsetKubernetes Node HealthOom Kill TrackerGolang
Overview

Why consider Node Problem Detector?

Node Problem Detector (NPD) is an open-source Kubernetes daemon written in Go by Google and the Kubernetes SIG. It monitors host kernel deadlocks, OOM kills, corrupt filesystems, Docker engine hangs, and NTP drift, reporting node conditions directly to the Kubernetes API server.

Guided learning

Learn Node Problem Detector by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Node Problem Detector

NPD detects unrecoverable host system failures and flags Kubernetes nodes for automated pod eviction.

Deployment

bash
1kubectl apply -f https://k8s.io/node-problem-detector/node-problem-detector.yaml

Node Problem Detector is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Node Problem Detector FAQs

Node Problem Detector is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Node Problem Detector is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Node Problem Detector is listed as an alternative to Dynatrace. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.