[Solved] Given this StorageClass YAML:apiVersion: storage.k8s.io/v1 kind: StorageClass metadata: name: slow-storage provisioner: kubernetes.io/gce-pd reclaimPolicy: Retain volumeBindingMode:... | Kubernetes

Kubernetes - Persistent Storage

Given this StorageClass YAML:

apiVersion: storage.k8s.io/v1
kind: StorageClass
metadata:
  name: slow-storage
provisioner: kubernetes.io/gce-pd
reclaimPolicy: Retain
volumeBindingMode: Immediate

What will be the reclaim policy of volumes created by this StorageClass?

ADelete

BRecycle

CNone

DRetain

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify reclaimPolicy field
The YAML sets reclaimPolicy to 'Retain'.
Step 2: Understand reclaimPolicy effect
Volumes with 'Retain' policy are kept after PVC deletion, not deleted automatically.
Final Answer:
Retain -> Option D
Quick Check:
reclaimPolicy = Retain [OK]

Quick Trick: reclaimPolicy controls volume deletion after PVC removal [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming default is Delete
Confusing Recycle with Retain
Ignoring reclaimPolicy field

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