Can I Run a Database In Kubernetes?

Kubernetes is a popular container orchestration platform used for managing state and storage. However, it can have a steep learning curve, especially when dealing with distributed systems and data pipelines. One of the biggest challenges in Kubernetes has been maintaining state and consistency of that state. Persistent volumes and StatefulSets were introduced to address this issue, allowing pods to bind persistent volume claims and maintain state across pod restarts. CockroachDB on Kubernetes can simplify these challenges by providing a single executable with a common gateway to the database through every node, making it easier to operate in production environments.