S4E20 - Kubernetes Volume Types Explained: Full Guide for Persistent Storage & Use Cases | Pithoracademy

20/08/2025 13 min Temporada 4 Episodio 20

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we go deep into the different Volume Types available in Kubernetes—exploring how they function, when to use them, and why they’re essential for managing stateful workloads. Whether you're working with ephemeral storage or persistent volumes, this guide gives you the clarity to choose the right type for your use case. Here’s what we covered:What Are Kubernetes Volume Types?Key Volume Types Explained (e.g. emptyDir, hostPath, configMap, secret, persistentVolume, etc.)Core Concepts to Understand Volume CategoriesWhy Kubernetes Offers Multiple Volume TypesChoosing the Right Volume Type for Your Use CaseHow These Volume Types Are ImplementedBasic Workflow and Example Use for Each TypeReal-World Scenarios for Each Storage OptionKey Takeaways for Beginners and PractitionersIf you're building scalable, production-ready Kubernetes workloads, this episode will help you understand how to store, share, and persist data across pods using the right volume strategy.🔗 We are available on the following platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WwstTvCBb18IKyqGVHYAUAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0c4eac7c-e695-49b4-b825-595fface346b/pithoracademy-presents-deep-diveYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCMO9B2qiqsyC3ui4Vk4P7IgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pithoracademy-presents-deep-dive/id1827417601Jio Saavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/pithoracademy-presents-deep-dive/1/J4wBuNvwFro_📲 Connect with Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PithorAcademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pithoracademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pithoracademyWebsite: https://www.pithoracademy.com/

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