Troubleshooting GKE Deployments with kubectl and Kubernetes Manifests

This hands-on lab explores how misconfigurations in Kubernetes deployments, such as incorrect liveness probes and missing runtime configuration, can lead to application instability and repeated container restarts. Learners investigate these failures by analyzing pod states, events, and logs to identify root causes within a production-like environment. By applying best practices, including externalized configuration through ConfigMaps and proper health monitoring, the deployment is stabilized and validated through a successful rollout and service exposure.