Backing up etcd

#1

hi is there a good resource for how to back up etcd in teh kubernetes docs?

di i need to install etcd before i can take a backup etc. im using katacoda to prcatice

#2

I found this resource to be rather helpful.

https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/administer-cluster/configure-upgrade-etcd/#backing-up-an-etcd-cluster

#3

Many Thanks :slight_smile:

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#4

Beside that, you can consider etcd-manager that kops is using (and has backups) or even this: https://github.com/heptio/velero

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#5

Velero is great from what I hear.

#6

ok struggling to get this to work. the docs dont seem to have much detail on etcd. is etcd installed as apart of the kubernetes install or it a OS thing? do i need to install etcd first. im trying to practice in katacoda but not getting very far…

#7

It depends on how you want to install it. Most tools will include the etcd as part of the install of a Master Node, though if you want you can point the master to an outside etcd cluster.

What part are you struggling with?