etcd

etcd is a distributed, strongly consistent key-value store that serves as the primary data store for Kubernetes and other distributed systems, providing reliable configuration management and service discovery.

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etcd Overview: The Core Database Powering Kubernetes Clusters

Explore etcd, the critical database for Kubernetes, understanding its function, production challenges, operational realities, and common issues. Learn why etcd is vital for cluster stability.

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Competition

zookeeper

Direct competitors

consul

Direct competitors

redis

Can replace or substitute

mongodb

Can replace or substitute

cassandra

Can replace or substitute

Integration

Integrates With

kubernetes

Official integration support

Integrates With

prometheus

Official integration support

Integrates With

grafana

Official integration support

Compatible With

helm

Works well together

Compatible With

docker

Works well together

Dependencies

go

Foundation technology

cncf

Enables other tools

raft

Foundation technology

grpc

Requires for operation

linux

Requires for operation

Development

etcd operator

Functionality extended by

Business

red hat

Owned by company

Similar

eureka

Similar functionality

doozer

Similar functionality