What is Longhorn? How to Install and Use It in Kubernetes

What is Longhorn? Longhorn is a lightweight, distributed block storage system designed for Kubernetes. Created by Rancher Labs, it’s built specifically for cloud-native environments and enables highly available persistent volumes using standard Kubernetes interfaces. Key Features Cloud-native: Designed specifically for Kubernetes. Highly Available: Replicates volumes across nodes. UI and CLI Tools: Easily manage storage through web interface or CLI. Incremental Snapshots and Backups: Built-in support. Easy to Deploy and Use: Helm and YAML options available. Why Use Longhorn? Kubernetes does not manage storage on its own — it needs a CSI (Container Storage Interface) driver. Longhorn is a popular open-source choice that offers: ...

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · John Cena