Kubernetes PersistentVolume and PersistentVolumeClaim to storage data
Introduction In previous articles, I've guided you through using Kubernetes (K8s) to create resources from Docker images , resulting in stateless applications. This means no data is retained during usage, and restarting resources resets the application to its initial state. If you're familiar with Docker , you might know about mounting volumes to save data externally and reattach it to a Docker container as needed. In Kubernetes , you can achieve a similar result using PersistentVolume (PV) and PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC) to build stateful applications. Using PV and PVC in Kubernetes is crucial for real-world applications because they allow your data to persist across frequent deployments and restarts. Applications often face crashes or restarts due to issues, and having persistent data ensures seamless operation. PersistentVolume (PV) : A storage resource provisioned by an administrator. It exists independently of the pod lifecycle PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC) : A reques...