beginnerCore Components: API Server, etcd, Scheduler, Controller Manager, Kubelet & Kube-Proxy

New failurePolicy: Fail webhook breaks all Pod creation cluster-wide

With failurePolicy: Fail, an unreachable webhook causes rejection of every matching creation. Fix: ensure the webhook has HA and readiness gating before registration. Treat admission webhooks with the same operational rigor as control plane components.

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