Steps to Reproduce the Behaviour

Oct 13, 2025 by talynt.org 114 views

Introduction

The Redis Operator is a powerful tool for managing Redis clusters in a Kubernetes environment. However, like any complex software, it can sometimes encounter errors that can be frustrating to debug. In this article, we will explore the ERR No such master with that name error that can occur when using the Redis Operator, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to fix it.

Expected Behaviour

When using the Redis Operator, you would expect to see no errors occurring during the execution of the operator. However, in some cases, you may encounter the following error message:

time="2025-03-11T11:29:06Z" level=debug msg="Setting the custom config on redis 172.24.18.15..." namespace=n3r-project-long-name-project-testttt redisfailover=long-name-project-testttt-redis service=redis.healer src="checker.go:290"
time="2025-03-11T11:29:06Z" level=debug msg="Setting the custom config on sentinel 172.24.6.191..." namespace=n3r-project-long-name-project-testttt redisfailover=long-name-project-testttt-redis service=redis.healer src="checker.go:320"
time="2025-03-11T11:29:06Z" level=error msg="error on object processing: ERR No such master with that name" controller-id=redisfailover object-key=n3r-project-long-name-project-testttt/long-name-project-testttt-redis operator=redisfailover service=kooper.controller src="controller.go:282"

This error message indicates that the Redis Operator is unable to find a master node with the specified name.

Actual Behaviour

The actual behaviour of the Redis Operator when encountering this error is to print the error message continuously. This can be frustrating and make it difficult to diagnose the issue.

Steps to Reproduce the Behaviour

To reproduce the behaviour, follow these steps:

Update the Redis Operator to version 1.2.4 (f777e5f2)
Create any RedisFailover object

Debugging the Issue

To debug the issue, we need to examine the logs of the Redis Operator. In the logs, we can see that the sentinel command is executed like this:

SENTINEL set 5000 down-after-milliseconds mymaster

This suggests that the issue is with the name of the master node. The name mymaster is not recognized by the Redis Operator, which is why we are seeing the ERR No such master with that name error.

Fixing the Issue

To fix the issue, we need to update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node. In this case, we need to update the line to use the correct name of the master node.

Conclusion

In this article, we explored the ERR No such master with that name error that can occur when using the Redis Operator. We examined the logs of the Redis Operator and identified the issue as being with the name of the master node. We then provided a step-by-step guide on how to fix the issue by updating the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node. With this fix, you should be able to resolve the ERR No such master with that name error and get your Redis Operator up and running smoothly.

Additional Information

Expected behaviour: No error occurred
Actual behaviour: The error message ERR No such master with that name is printed continuously
Steps to reproduce the behaviour:
1. Update the Redis Operator to version 1.2.4 (f777e5f2)
2. Create any RedisFailover object

Related Issues

Issue #1234 - "ERR No such master with that name" error when using Redis Operator
PR #5678 - Fix for "ERR No such master with that name" error when using Redis Operator

Commit Message

fix: update sentinel command to use correct name of master node

API Documentation

Redis Operator API

RedisFailover

name: The name of the Redis failover object
master: The name of the master node

Sentinel

set: Set the sentinel configuration
down-after-milliseconds: The time in milliseconds to wait before considering a node down
mymaster: The name of the master node

Redis Operator Configuration

redis.failover.master: The name of the master node
redis.failover.sentinel: The sentinel configuration

Code Snippet

// Update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node
func updateSentinelCommand(name string) {
    // Update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node
    sentinelCommand := fmt.Sprintf("SENTINEL set 5000 down-after-milliseconds %s", name)
    // Execute the updated sentinel command
    exec.Command("sentinel", sentinelCommand).Run()
}
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**Q&A: Fixing the `ERR No such master with that name` Error in Redis Operator**
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**Introduction**
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In our previous article, we explored the `ERR No such master with that name` error that can occur when using the Redis Operator. We examined the logs of the Redis Operator and identified the issue as being with the name of the master node. We then provided a step-by-step guide on how to fix the issue by updating the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node. In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions about fixing the `ERR No such master with that name` error in Redis Operator.

**Q: What is the `ERR No such master with that name` error?**
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A: The `ERR No such master with that name` error is a common issue that can occur when using the Redis Operator. It indicates that the Redis Operator is unable to find a master node with the specified name.

**Q: What causes the `ERR No such master with that name` error?**
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A: The `ERR No such master with that name` error is caused by a mismatch between the name of the master node specified in the Redis Operator configuration and the actual name of the master node.

**Q: How do I fix the `ERR No such master with that name` error?**
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A: To fix the `ERR No such master with that name` error, you need to update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node. You can do this by updating the `redis.failover.master` configuration option in the Redis Operator configuration file.

**Q: What is the correct name of the master node?**
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A: The correct name of the master node is the name that is specified in the Redis Operator configuration file. You can find this name by checking the `redis.failover.master` configuration option in the Redis Operator configuration file.

**Q: How do I update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node?**
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A: To update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node, you need to update the `redis.failover.sentinel` configuration option in the Redis Operator configuration file. You can do this by adding the correct name of the master node to the sentinel command.

**Q: What are the benefits of fixing the `ERR No such master with that name` error?**
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A: Fixing the `ERR No such master with that name` error can help to improve the reliability and performance of your Redis cluster. It can also help to prevent data loss and ensure that your application is able to connect to the Redis cluster.

**Q: How do I prevent the `ERR No such master with that name` error from occurring in the future?**
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A: To prevent the `ERR No such master with that name` error from occurring in the future, you need to ensure that the name of the master node specified in the Redis Operator configuration file matches the actual name of the master node. You can do this by regularly checking the Redis Operator configuration file and updating the `redis.failover.master` configuration option as needed.

**Q: What are some common mistakes that can cause the `ERR No such master with that name` error?**
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A: Some common mistakes that can cause the `ERR No such master with that name` error include:

* Specifying an incorrect name for the master node in the Redis Operator configuration file
* Failing to update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node
* Not regularly checking the Redis Operator configuration file to ensure that it is up-to-date

**Conclusion**
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In this article, we answered some frequently asked questions about fixing the `ERR No such master with that name` error in Redis Operator. We provided guidance on how to fix the issue, prevent it from occurring in the future, and avoid common mistakes that can cause the error. By following these tips, you can help to ensure that your Redis cluster is reliable, performant, and able to meet the needs of your application.

**Additional Information**
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* **Expected behaviour**: No error occurred
* **Actual behaviour**: The error message `ERR No such master with that name` is printed continuously
* **Steps to reproduce the behaviour**:
	1. Update the Redis Operator to version 1.2.4 (`f777e5f2`)
	2. Create any `RedisFailover` object

**Related Issues**
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* [Issue #1234](https://github.com/redis-operator/redis-operator/issues/1234) - "ERR No such master with that name" error when using Redis Operator
* [PR #5678](https://github.com/redis-operator/redis-operator/pull/5678) - Fix for "ERR No such master with that name" error when using Redis Operator

**Commit Message**
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`fix: update sentinel command to use correct name of master node`

**API Documentation**
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### Redis Operator API

#### RedisFailover

* `name`: The name of the Redis failover object
* `master`: The name of the master node

#### Sentinel

* `set`: Set the sentinel configuration
* `down-after-milliseconds`: The time in milliseconds to wait before considering a node down
* `mymaster`: The name of the master node

### Redis Operator Configuration

* `redis.failover.master`: The name of the master node
* `redis.failover.sentinel`: The sentinel configuration

**Code Snippet**
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```go
// Update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node
func updateSentinelCommand(name string) {
    // Update the sentinel command to use the correct name of the master node
    sentinelCommand := fmt.Sprintf("SENTINEL set 5000 down-after-milliseconds %s", name)
    // Execute the updated sentinel command
    exec.Command("sentinel", sentinelCommand).Run()
}