Common tracing paths
| Start here | Then review | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pod | Owner workload → namespace → recent events | Explains rollout, policy and boundary context. |
| Node | Impacted workloads → namespaces → events | Shows whether the issue is broad or isolated. |
| Registry image | Consumers → workloads → events | Shows whether image use matches current operational state. |
Questions to ask while tracing
- Is the symptom local to one object or shared across a namespace?
- Does the owner explain current rollout or exposure behavior?
- Does the node explain placement or pressure-related symptoms?
- Does the image metadata line up with the consumer workload?