How to Deploy MariaDB on Kubernetes with Persistent Storage

This guide walks through setting up MariaDB on a Kubernetes cluster using a StatefulSet, PersistentVolume, and PersistentVolumeClaim. It covers creating a 10Gi PV with hostPath, binding a PVC, and deploying the database with a ConfigMap for configuration. The setup enables portability, CI/CD integration, and automated backup/recovery.