How I Back Up Kubernetes Clusters Using Velero
When working with production-grade Kubernetes clusters, one thing I’ve learned the hard way is this: “Backups are boring… until you need them.”
So, let me walk you through how I handle backups using a tool I trust — Velero.
🛠️ What is Velero?
Velero is an open-source tool that lets you back up and restore Kubernetes resources and persistent volumes. Think of it as Time Machine for your Kubernetes cluster.