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Storage types

The following section describes the different types of storage and volume options.

Container volume​

A container volume is a type of storage that houses the operating system and provides temporary storage for a Pod. It is created when a Pod is launched and is tightly coupled with the Pod's lifecycle.

Key characteristics:

  • Volatile storage that is lost if the Pod is halted or rebooted
  • Suitable for storing temporary data or files that are not required to persist beyond the Pod's lifecycle
  • Capacity is determined by the selected Pod configuration
  • Provides fast read and write speeds as it is locally attached to the Pod

Disk volume​

A disk volume is a type of persistent storage that is preserved for the duration of the Pod's lease. It functions similarly to a hard disk, allowing you to store data that needs to be retained even if the Pod is halted or rebooted.

Key characteristics:

  • Persistent storage that remains available throughout the Pod's lease period
  • Suitable for storing data, models, or files that need to be preserved across Pod restarts or reconfigurations
  • Capacity can be selected based on storage requirements
  • Provides reliable data persistence but may have slightly slower read and write speeds compared to container volumes

Network storage​

Network storage is a type of storage that is similar to a disk volume but offers the flexibility to be moved between different machines. It provides a way to store and access data across multiple Pods or instances.

Key characteristics:

  • Persistent storage that can be attached to different Pods or machines
  • Suitable for scenarios where data needs to be shared or accessed by multiple Pods
  • Allows for data portability and facilitates collaboration between different instances
  • Provides data persistence and the ability to move storage between Pods
  • When using network storage, you can only delete the Pod, as the storage is managed separately