EKS AL2 to AL2023 memory usage spikes in nginx, anyone else

Diagnosing and Resolving Memory Spikes in Nginx on EKS AL2023 If you’ve migrated from Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) to AL2023 on EKS and noticed memory spikes in Nginx.

JR

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If you’ve migrated from Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) to AL2023 on EKS and noticed memory spikes in Nginx pods, you’re not alone. This post walks through a pragmatic diagnosis and repair workflow, with actionable steps to prevent recurrence.