"Longhorn for Kubernetes Storage Architecture"
"Longhorn for Kubernetes Storage Architecture" is a comprehensive technical guide designed for engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals navigating the complex landscape of Kubernetes-native storage. Beginning with a thorough exploration of the foundational primitives of Kubernetes storage—such as PersistentVolumes, StorageClasses, and the Container Storage Interface (CSI)—the book establishes a deep understanding of the challenges and requirements for running stateful workloads in modern, containerized environments. Readers are introduced to the core competing solutions in the cloud-native ecosystem and are equipped with clear frameworks for understanding data consistency, availability, compliance, and multi-tenancy in a Kubernetes context.
Delving into the heart of the subject, this book provides an expert, detailed examination of Longhorn's architecture and operation. Through methodical chapters, readers will master the internal components of Longhorn—including its managers, engines, replicas, and drivers—and gain insight into advanced mechanisms for volume scheduling, high availability, and self-healing. The content extends to practical, production-ready strategies for deploying Longhorn across diverse platforms, covering installation, cluster sizing, network optimization, disaster recovery automation, and observability—all supported by best practices in monitoring and performance tuning.
Beyond deployment, "Longhorn for Kubernetes Storage Architecture" addresses specialized operational challenges, such as volume lifecycle management, cross-cluster data protection, and hybrid cloud integration. Critical aspects of security, compliance, and data governance are thoroughly addressed, with actionable guidance on encryption, access controls, and incident response. Rounding out with future-facing perspectives on automation, emerging storage technologies, and the evolving open-source community, this book is an essential resource for anyone building resilient, performant, and scalable storage systems on Kubernetes.