Etcd

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Description: Etcd is an open-source, distributed key-value store used to manage critical data for distributed systems. It's particularly well-known for its use in Kubernetes, where it acts as the central data store for cluster information, including state, configuration, and runtime data. Etcd ensures this data is consistent and highly available across multiple nodes, enabling reliable operation even if some nodes fail. The name "etcd" comes from the combination of the Unix "/etc" directory (where system configuration files are stored) and "distributed," reflecting its role in managing configuration for distributed systems. Etcd offers features like leader election, distributed locks, and monitoring machine liveness, making it suitable for various use cases beyond Kubernetes, such as Cloud Foundry and other distributed applications.

Website: https://etcd.io/