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Understanding etcd in Kubernetes

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

etcd is a distributed key-value store that serves as the backbone of Kubernetes. It stores all cluster configuration data, including resource definitions, state information, and access control policies.

In this deep dive, we’ll explore etcd’s architecture, how Kubernetes interacts with it, performance tuning, backup strategies, and high availability considerations.

What is etcd?

etcd is an open-source, strongly consistent, and highly available key-value store used for distributed systems coordination. Kubernetes relies on etcd to store and manage all cluster data, making it a critical component of the control plane.

Deep Dive: Kubernetes API Server

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Kubernetes API Server is the central hub for all cluster operations. This deep dive explores its architecture, request flow, authentication mechanisms, and internal workings.

Deep Dive: Kubernetes Controller Manager

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Kubernetes Controller Manager is responsible for running controllers that regulate the state of the cluster. This deep dive explores its architecture, built-in controllers, and how they maintain desired state.

Deep Dive: Kubernetes Scheduler

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Kubernetes Scheduler is responsible for assigning pods to nodes based on various constraints and policies. This deep dive explores its architecture, scheduling algorithms, and configuration options.

Replacing a Failed Control Plane Node in a HA Kubernetes Cluster

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:26:00 -0500

In this guide, we will walk through the process of replacing a failed control plane node in a highly available multi-master Kubernetes cluster.