Managed Kubernetes FAQs

This section contains frequently asked questions regarding the Managed Kubernetes service. The FAQ is divided into the following sections:

Lifecycle

Q: Which OS is used by the worker nodes?

A: Ubuntu LTS 16.04.


Q: How can I change the DNS for a Kubernetes environment?

A: This is not available in a self-service manner. Open a support ticket.


Q: How can I know if my cluster is impacted by a maintenance operation?

A: In the customer communication, the foundation name will be mentioned. You will be able to identify if your cluster belongs to the foundation targeted by that maintenance.


Q: How can I know which foundation my cluster belongs to?

A: You can find the foundation field in your cluster details page.


Q: How can I know which foundation my environment belongs to?

A: You can find the foundation field in your environment details page.


Kubernetes

Q: How to prepare for the PSP to PSA migration?

A: This is explained here.


Networking

Q: Which CNI is used in my clusters?

A: The clusters are using the NSX Container Plugin (NCP) as a Container Network Interface providing integration between NSX and Kubernetes.


Q: Can we use another CNI?

A: This is not possible.


Q: How can we define the egress IP used by a namespace?

A: This is explained here.


Storage

Q: How do I know how much space I am using from my persistent storage?

A: Currently, you have to calculate this on your own based on the PVs in your cluster.


Q: Can I use the snapshot capabilities of the VMware CSI driver?

A: CSI snapshots will be available with the TKGi 1.15.


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