# Reference

Requirements, best practices, and reference information for Trilio for Kubernetes.

## Overview

This section contains critical reference materials including system requirements, best practices, and resource configuration guidance.

## Available References

| Resource                                                                    | Purpose                                                      |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [requirements.md](/kubernetes/appendix/reference/requirements.md)           | System and environment requirements for T4K deployment       |
| [ignored-resources.md](/kubernetes/appendix/reference/ignored-resources.md) | Resources that are excluded from T4K backup operations       |
| [best-practices.md](/kubernetes/appendix/reference/best-practices.md)       | Best practices and recommendations for T4K deployments (T4K) |

## When to Use This Section

Use this section when you need to:

* Verify system requirements before installing T4K
* Understand resource constraints and limitations
* Review best practices for optimal T4K performance
* Check which Kubernetes resources are excluded from backups
* Learn recommended configurations and deployment patterns
* Troubleshoot compatibility issues

## Prerequisites

Before deploying Trilio for Kubernetes, ensure you have:

* A supported Kubernetes distribution
* Meeting minimum resource requirements
* Compatible container runtime
* Proper network connectivity
* Supported storage backends

Refer to [requirements.md](/kubernetes/appendix/reference/requirements.md) for complete details.

## Best Practices Summary

Key best practices include:

* Planning backup retention policies upfront
* Testing restore procedures regularly
* Monitoring backup job completion and status
* Maintaining adequate storage capacity
* Following security and access control guidelines
* Staying current with T4K updates

See [best-practices.md](/kubernetes/appendix/reference/best-practices.md) for comprehensive guidance.

## Related Sections

* [**Integrations**](/kubernetes/appendix/integrations.md) - Integration with monitoring and optimization tools
* [**Platform Guides**](/kubernetes/appendix/platform-guides.md) - Platform-specific deployment guidance
* [**Storage**](/kubernetes/appendix/storage.md) - Storage backend configuration
* [**Performance**](/kubernetes/appendix/performance.md) - Performance optimization


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