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This page consolidates common operational checks and FAQ topics for Kubex Automation Engine.

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Quick Verification Checklist

  1. Confirm deployment exists and is ready
  2. Confirm controller pods are running
  3. Confirm CRDs and policy objects exist
  4. Confirm no repeated PrecheckFailed events for intended targets
  5. Confirm recent rightsizing summary logs are present

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Diagnostic Commands

kubectl get deployment kubex-automation-engine -n kubex
kubectl get pods -n kubex -l control-plane=controller-manager
kubectl get globalconfiguration global-config -o yaml
kubectl get clusterproactivepolicy,proactivepolicy,clusterstaticpolicy,staticpolicy,clusterautomationstrategy,automationstrategy -A
kubectl get events -A --field-selector reason=PrecheckFailed
kubectl logs -n kubex -l control-plane=controller-manager -c manager --since=10m | grep 'rightsizing summary'

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Common Questions

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What is the difference between strategy and policy?

  • Strategy defines how changes are allowed.
  • Policy defines where those changes apply.

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Can Helm-managed and manual CRs coexist?

Yes. A common pattern is Helm-managed baseline with manually managed exception policies.

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What FAQ topics should I review first?

Start with FAQ coverage for:
  • Getting started and prerequisites
  • Helm-managed versus manual CR management
  • Safety controls and emergency stop options
  • Troubleshooting and verification steps

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How do I stop automation quickly?

Set globalConfiguration.automationEnabled: false and run helm upgrade, or scale down the controller as an emergency action.

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Support Routing

  • Documentation issues: begin with Troubleshooting and runtime diagnostics
  • Configuration questions: compare chart values and generated CR behavior against Configuration Reference
  • Upgrade and migration concerns: review backward compatibility notes in Advanced Configuration

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Detailed References