Cluster autoscaler backups of state

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

Cluster autoscaler backups of state refer to the practice of regularly saving the configuration and state data of a cluster autoscaler to ensure that the system can be restored or replicated in case of failure or data loss. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity and availability of the autoscaling functionality, which dynamically adjusts the number of nodes in a cluster based on demand. Proper backup strategies help in disaster recovery and facilitate troubleshooting by preserving historical data.

Secure Settings Example

apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
  name: cluster-autoscaler-backup
  namespace: kube-system
data:
  backupSchedule: "0 2 * * *" # Daily backup at 2 AM
  backupRetention: "7d" # Retain backups for 7 days
  backupLocation: "s3://my-cluster-autoscaler-backups/"
  encryption: "enabled" # Ensure backups are encrypted

Insecure Settings Example

apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
  name: cluster-autoscaler-backup
  namespace: kube-system
data:
  backupSchedule: "0 2 * * *" # Daily backup at 2 AM
  backupRetention: "30d" # Retain backups for 30 days
  backupLocation: "/local/backups/" # Storing backups locally without redundancy
  encryption: "disabled" # Backups are not encrypted