PCP-5506: In EC Vertex env, in Maas HCP cluster lxd-initializer pods are in Init:CrashLoopBackOff state #291
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…are in Init:CrashLoopBackOff state
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Pull Request Overview
This PR addresses a crash loop issue with lxd-initializer pods in EC Vertex environments by migrating from systemd-based LXD service management to snap-based commands, ensuring proper host-level execution.
- Replaced
systemctlcommands withsnapcommands for LXD service management and diagnostics - Updated init container to check and install LXD on the host rather than in the container
- Enhanced logging throughout the DaemonSet reconciliation process
- Improved DaemonSet update logic to properly handle spec changes during reconciliation
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| lxd-initializer/lxd-initializer.go | Replaced systemctl commands with snap equivalents for LXD service management and diagnostics |
| controllers/templates/lxd_initializer_ds.yaml | Modified init container to install and start LXD on host using nsenter, updated image tag |
| controllers/lxd_initializer_ds.go | Added comprehensive error logging and improved DaemonSet CreateOrPatch logic to properly handle updates |
| Makefile | Updated SPECTRO_VERSION to reflect current development version |
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…are in Init:CrashLoopBackOff state (#291) (#292) (cherry picked from commit 2042ed7) Co-authored-by: Amit Sahastrabuddhe <[email protected]>
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Replaced systemctl commands with snap commands for LXD service management and diagnostics