Kubernetes Persistent Volumes vs Cloud Storage

Developers should learn and use Kubernetes Persistent Volumes when deploying stateful applications like databases (e meets developers should learn cloud storage for building scalable applications that require reliable data persistence, such as web apps, mobile backends, or data analytics platforms. Here's our take.

Kubernetes Persistent Volumes

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use Kubernetes Persistent Volumes when deploying stateful applications like databases (e

Pros

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• Related to: kubernetes, persistentvolumeclaims

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Cloud Storage

Developers should learn cloud storage for building scalable applications that require reliable data persistence, such as web apps, mobile backends, or data analytics platforms

Pros

• It's essential when handling large volumes of unstructured data (e
• Related to: aws-s3, google-cloud-storage

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Kubernetes Persistent Volumes is a concept while Cloud Storage is a platform. We picked Kubernetes Persistent Volumes based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Kubernetes Persistent Volumes wins

Based on overall popularity. Kubernetes Persistent Volumes is more widely used, but Cloud Storage excels in its own space.