Kubernetes StorageClasses Cheat Sheet

Provisioners, reclaim policy, binding

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Focus Areas

Focus
Select CSI provisioners with performance labels
Set reclaimPolicy to Delete or Retain based on backup plans

Commands & Queries

kubectl get sc
List storage classes
kubectl describe sc fast
Review settings
kubectl apply -f storageclass.yaml
Create class

Summary

StorageClasses tailor persistent volumes to workload expectations.

💡 Pro Tip: Pair Immediate/WaitForFirstConsumer with Pod scheduling needs.
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