Create a privileged debug pod on the node for investigation.
Section: Node Debug Shell
Open a debug shell on a node
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kubectl debug node/<node> -it --image=busybox:1.36Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
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Open a richer debug shell on a node
Use a fuller image when you need common networking tools.
Chroot into the host filesystem
After opening a node debug shell, enter the host rootfs.
Read kubelet logs from the node
Inside a node shell on systemd-based hosts, inspect kubelet logs.