How to execute strace or ptrace inside RHOCP 4 pod

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • How to allow SYS_PTRACE capability.
  • Is it possible to execute strace or ptrace in a container?
  • Executing ptrace in a container returns:

    ptrace Operation not permitted
    

Environment

  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP)
    • 4

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