> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trilio.io/kubernetes/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trilio.io/kubernetes/concepts/concepts.md).

# Concepts

Understand Trilio's architecture and key concepts.

## Architecture

[**Trilio Architecture**](/kubernetes/concepts/triliovault-architecture.md) - Learn how Trilio works:

* Component architecture
* Backup and recovery workflows
* Storage architecture
* High availability

## Backup & Restore Concepts

[**Backup and Restore Process**](/kubernetes/concepts/backup-and-restore-process.md) - Core backup and recovery mechanics

[**Backups Retention Process**](/kubernetes/concepts/backups-retention-process.md) - How Trilio manages backup retention

## Application Support

[**Supported Application Types**](/kubernetes/concepts/introduction.md) - Applications and resources that Trilio can protect

[**Support for Helm Releases**](/kubernetes/concepts/helm-support.md) - How Trilio backs up and restores Helm-deployed applications

[**Support for OpenShift Operators**](/kubernetes/concepts/support-for-openshift-operators.md) - OLM operator backup and restore

## Recovery Features

[**Continuous Restore**](/kubernetes/concepts/continuous-restore.md) - Continuous restore capabilities

[**File-Level Recovery for Virtual Machines**](/kubernetes/concepts/file-level-recovery-for-virtual-machines.md) - VM file recovery operations

[**Restore Namespace Labels and Annotations**](/kubernetes/concepts/restore-namespace-labels-and-annotations.md) - How Trilio handles namespace metadata during restore

## Next Steps

Ready to use Trilio? See [User Guide](/kubernetes/user-guide/user-guide.md) →


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