Mini PC Kubernetes #3: Longhorn Storage
Overview In the previous post, we set up a GitOps environment by installing ArgoCD. This post covers how to install and configure the Longhorn distributed storage system in a homelab Kubernetes cluster, sharing experiences from evaluating various storage solutions and explaining why persistent storage is necessary. Storage Challenges in a Homelab Environment One of the biggest challenges when building a homelab Kubernetes cluster was configuring storage. Most practical applications such as databases, monitoring tools, and backup systems require persistent storage that maintains data even when pods restart or move to different nodes. ...