Kintify Fix · kubernetes

Kintify Fix: Kubernetes OOMKilled

Check kubectl top pod to compare usage vs limit, then profile the app with heap/pprof to detect leaks. before rolling back.

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OOMKilled means the process used more memory than its limit. Raise the limit cautiously, or profile the workload — a leak will.

Check kubectl top pod to compare usage vs limit and profile the app with heap/pprof to detect leaks.

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Kintify Fix steps

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Run `kubectl top pod` to compare usage vs limit
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Profile the app with heap/pprof to detect leaks
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For JVMs, set `-XX:MaxRAMPercentage` under the limit

Common causes

Memory limit set too low for real workload
Memory leak in the application
JVM heap not aligned with container limit

Kintify Fix FAQ

What causes Kubernetes OOMKilled?: Memory limit set too low for real workload and Memory leak in the application are the most common causes.
How do I fix Kubernetes OOMKilled?: Check kubectl top pod to compare usage vs limit, then profile the app with heap/pprof to detect leaks.