Cloud Native Theater | Data on Kubernetes Day: From PVC to Mount Point: Dissecting a... Vivek Singh

This talk features Vivek Singh from MongoDB, who discusses the complexities of dynamic volume provisioning in Kubernetes by dissecting a custom Container Storage Interface (CSI) plugin. The speaker examines the code logic of a real driver to provide insights into the rigorous interactions between the Kubernetes Orchestrator and the storage backend, moving beyond high-level architecture diagrams. By focusing on the lifecycle of a volume provisioning request, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved when a Persistent Volume Claim (PVC) is created, how it interacts with the storage provider, and the mounting of volumes on Kubernetes nodes. Participants will leave equipped to debug storage issues, enhancing their confidence in managing stateful workloads within Kubernetes environments.