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Kubernetes Podcast from Google

etcd, with Marek Siarkowicz and Wenjia Zhang

Nov 17, 2023
Marek Siarkowicz and Wenjia Zhang discuss etcd, its recent change to become a Special Interest Group, and how to learn etcd. They explore the role of etcd as a key value store in Kubernetes, the importance of storage and data, learning about HCD and clusters for the certified Kubernetes administrator exam, contributing to the etcd community, and the functionality and limitations of the queue tool for Kubernetes.
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Quick takeaways

  • ETCD is a key-value store that serves as a backend for Kubernetes, storing and managing every change and operation made within the system.
  • ETCD recently became a Special Interest Group (SIG) in the Kubernetes community, highlighting its importance and role in the ecosystem.

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