https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/snapshots/ Recent content in Snapshots on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-11-kubernetes-csi-snapshot-management-external-snapshotter-stash-velero-guide/ Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-11-kubernetes-csi-snapshot-management-external-snapshotter-stash-velero-guide/ <p>Kubernetes persistent volumes hold critical application data, and protecting that data requires reliable snapshot capabilities with proper lifecycle management and automated retention policies. The Container Storage Interface (CSI) introduced a standardized way to create volume snapshots, but managing those snapshots at scale demands dedicated tooling. This guide compares three approaches to Kubernetes CSI snapshot management: the official CSI external-snapshotter, AppsCode Stash, and VMware Tanzu Velero.</p>