> 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/user-guide/user-guide.md).

# User Guide

Comprehensive guide to using Trilio for Kubernetes.

## Getting Started

* [Operating Trilio](/kubernetes/user-guide/operating-triliovault.md) - Day-to-day operations
* [Encryption](/kubernetes/user-guide/encryption.md) - Configure encryption for backup data
* [Getting Started with Management Console](/kubernetes/user-guide/getting-started-with-management-console.md)

## Management Console

Use the Trilio Management Console (web UI) for backup and recovery:

* [Management Console](/kubernetes/user-guide/getting-started-with-management-console.md)

## Command Line Interface

Use kubectl and YAML for programmatic control:

* [CLI Guide](/kubernetes/user-guide/cli.md)

## Key Operations

### Backup & Recovery

* Create and manage backup plans
* Execute backups (full and incremental)
* Restore applications
* Cross-cluster migration

### Target Management

* Configure storage targets (S3, NFS, cloud storage)
* Manage multiple targets

## Next Steps

* **Configure** - See [Configuration Guide](/kubernetes/configuration/configuration.md)
* **Troubleshoot** - See [Support](/kubernetes/support/support.md)
* **Learn concepts** - See [Concepts](/kubernetes/concepts/concepts.md)


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