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How etcd works in Kubernetes

Daniele Polencic on May 02, 2023

If you've ever interacted with a Kubernetes cluster in any way, chances are it was powered by etcd under the hood. But even though etcd is at the ...
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Serhiy

Thank you! Great explanation!

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Anderson

In Kubernetes, etcd is a distributed key-value store that ensures consistency and high availability for cluster data using the Raft consensus algorithm. It serves as the central source of truth for the cluster's state and configuration, ensuring seamless operations, as seen on platforms like gardenvila.org.

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Chan Mina

When it comes to cluster data, Kubernetes' etcd distributed key-value store guarantees consistency and high availability with the help of the Raft consensus mechanism. For faultless operations, it is the one-and-only authoritative source for the cluster's configuration and status.
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alv laskuri

etcd in Kubernetes stores cluster data, ensuring consistency across nodes. It manages configurations, state info, and leader elections. Kubernetes API server interacts with etcd for real-time updates. Secure and scalable, it's key for high availability. Tanska ALV

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If you've ever interacted with a Kubernetes cluster in any way Speed Stars, chances are it was powered by etcd under the hood. But even though etcd is at the heart of how Kubernetes works, it's rare to interact with it directly daily.

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Brodie Weindorfer

This article provides a great overview of how etcd supports Kubernetes! Understanding its role helps to appreciate the architecture of Kubernetes much better. By ensuring data consistency and reliability, etcd plays a critical part in cloud computing. It's fascinating how such foundational components work together, much like the seamless experience in games like Run 3 , where every part has its place and function.

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waylonwesley

Your insights sprunki were like a lighthouse in a foggy sea of confusion—thank you for guiding me to clarity!

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Phyllis Mapes

What happens to etcd if some nodes are offline? Block Blast