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May 16, 2023 · Cloud Native

How Kubernetes 1.27 Handles StatefulSet PVC Deletion with New Retention Policies

Kubernetes 1.27 introduces a beta‑level StatefulSet PVC retention policy that lets users choose when PersistentVolumeClaims created by a StatefulSet are kept or removed, offering four configurable scenarios—Retain or Delete on deletion and scaling—along with practical examples and activation steps.