> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/kubernetes-and-mariadb.md).

# Kubernetes and MariaDB

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[Kubernetes Operators for MariaDB](/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/kubernetes-and-mariadb/kubernetes-operators-for-mariadb.md)
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Official Kubernetes Operators for MariaDB: Enterprise Operator for MariaDB Server+MaxScale, CRDs/controllers, HA topologies, and backup/restore automation.
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[Kubernetes Overview for MariaDB Users](/docs/server/server-management/automated-mariadb-deployment-and-administration/kubernetes-and-mariadb/kubernetes-overview-for-mariadb-users.md)
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Introduction to core Kubernetes concepts relevant to database administrators, such as StatefulSets, Persistent Volumes, and Services, and how they apply to MariaDB storage and networking.
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