Migration for Distributed DB

This documentation outlines the process of migrating application volumes from CStor to Mayastor. We will leverage Velero for backup and restoration, facilitating the transition from a CStor cluster to a Mayastor cluster. This example specifically focuses on a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) cluster.

Velero Support: Velero supports the backup and restoration of Kubernetes volumes attached to pods through File System Backup (FSB) or Pod Volume Backup. This process involves using modules from popular open-source backup tools like Restic (which we will utilize).

• For cloud provider plugins, refer to the Velero Docs - Providers section.

• Velero GKE Configuration (Prerequisites): You can find the prerequisites and configuration details for Velero in a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) environment on the GitHub here.

• Object Storage Requirement: To store backups, Velero necessitates an object storage bucket. In our case, we utilize a Google Cloud Storage (GCS) bucket. Configuration details and setup can be found on the GitHub here.

• Velero Basic Installation: For a step-by-step guide on the basic installation of Velero, refer to the Velero Docs - Basic Install section.