Introduction
In the new cloud-native era, it is important to be able to scale and manage applications efficiently. Kubernetes, as a leading container orchestration platform, provides strong features for managing storage through Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs). Mapping Kubernetes to traditional enterprise storage solutions, such as Windows shared folders via the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, can be especially tricky, however. In this post, you’ll see how to configure Kubernetes PVCs to simply connect to Windows shared folders so that you can leverage your existing infrastructure without losing the scalability and flexibility benefits that Kubernetes has to offer. From app migration of older applications to building new applications, understanding this integration will bring your operational performance to the next level and allow you to achieve seamless workflows. Join us as we walk through the steps of creating this essential connection and getting the most from your Kubernetes configuration.
Scenario
Imagine a bustling enterprise that has relied on a critical application running on a Windows Virtual Machine (VM) for years. This application, developed in .NET, has been seamlessly authenticating to a shared folder on a separate server using a dedicated service account. However, as the organization embraces modern cloud-native practices, the decision is made to migrate the application to a more agile environment — Linux containers running .NET 8.
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