Challenges

Focused, hands-on DevOps and server-side problems with hints, feedback, and automated solution checks.

Challenge

Exclude a Sidecar from VPA Using Per-Container Resource Policy

Configure a Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) with a per-container resource policy that provides recommendations for the main container while excluding the sidecar container from any VPA-managed scaling.

Challenge

Resolve OOMKilled Errors by Reading VPA Memory Recommendations

Troubleshoot a Deployment where containers are repeatedly OOMKilled. Inspect Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) recommendations and manually apply the recommended memory request and memory limit to stabilize the workload.