kubectl drain

CautionDrain a node

kubectl drain <node> --ignore-daemonsets

Evicts pods so the node can be serviced. If it stalls, PodDisruptionBudgets are usually why.

Examples

kubectl drain node-3 --ignore-daemonsetsEvict before maintenance

Syntax

kubectl drain <node> --ignore-daemonsets [--delete-emptydir-data]

Before you run it

Single-replica pods incur downtime.

Used when you see

Node is NotReady

If recovery drags on, drain the node first

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Related commands

kubectl cordonCordon a node
kubectl get podsList pods

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