Health checks when using Nginx on Openshift Container Platform 3

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

Once Nginx has the capability to use health checks to monitor nodes, brings some questions:

  • Is it needed to monitor the nodes just validating if the port is listening or not?

  • Is it needed to monitor the router pod (haproxy)?

Environment

Red Hat Openshift Container Platform 3.X

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