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# Disable Continuous Pings From Nodes To Google DNS (8.8.8.8)

## Problem

Continuous pings are seen from cluster nodes to Google DNS (8.8.8.8)

## Environment

* Platform9 Managed Kubernetes - All Versions

## Cause

These ping packets are originated from `pf9-muster` component periodically for doing Internet connectivity health check.

## Resolution

If the ICMP request is blocked in the environment or not desired, this behavior can be disabled with following procedure.

1. Comment/Remove the "`task pingmaker`" line in the muster configuration and template as below:

a. Muster Config:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Bash" %}

```bash
~]# grep "#" /etc/pf9/muster.conf
#task pingmaker
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

b. Muster Template:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Bash" %}

```bash
~]# grep "#" /etc/pf9/muster.template
#task pingmaker
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

2. Restart the muster service:

```bash
~]# /etc/init.d/pf9-muster restart
```


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