NominatedNodeName
NominatedNodeName is a field in the status of a Pod (PodStatus) in Kubernetes. It records the name of the node that the scheduler has nominated for the pod during a preemption cycle. The field is part of the control plane’s internal scheduling logic rather than a user-configurable property.
Purpose and behavior: During preemption, the scheduler may decide that a higher-priority pod should run on a
Usage and scope: NominatedNodeName is intended for internal use by the Kubernetes scheduling system. It is
Relation to other components: The field works in concert with the PodStatus and the scheduler’s preemption
Notes: Because NominatedNodeName reflects transient scheduling behavior, its presence and value can vary across scheduling cycles.