Proper probe configuration is crucial for maintaining application reliability and performance in Kubernetes container orchestration.There are three primary types of probes in Kubernetes: Liveness Probe, Readiness Probe, Startup Probe.Key configuration parameters include: initialDelaySeconds, periodSeconds, timeoutSeconds, successThreshold, failureThreshold.Debugging techniques include kubectl commands for probe investigation and best practices such as verifying probe endpoint availability.Optimization techniques include intelligent probe design, resource-aware probing, and continuous monitoring.LabEx recommends incremental configuration changes, comprehensive performance testing, and monitoring to optimize probe configurations.By mastering Kubernetes probe configuration, developers and DevOps professionals can significantly enhance their container deployment strategies.Understanding probe basics, resolving common errors, and implementing optimized configurations will lead to more robust, self-healing applications.Get started with LabEx’s Kubernetes Skill Trees and Tutorials to Learn More.Join our Discord or tweet us @WeAreLabEx for more information.