diff --git a/k8s/charts/seaweedfs/README.md b/k8s/charts/seaweedfs/README.md index a70274df9..c13d2058f 100644 --- a/k8s/charts/seaweedfs/README.md +++ b/k8s/charts/seaweedfs/README.md @@ -30,11 +30,11 @@ so your deployment will be spread/HA. ## Prerequisites ### Database -leveldb is the default database this only supports one filer replica. +leveldb is the default database, this supports multiple filer replicas that will [sync automatically](https://github.com/seaweedfs/seaweedfs/wiki/Filer-Store-Replication), with some [limitations](https://github.com/seaweedfs/seaweedfs/wiki/Filer-Store-Replication#limitation). -To have multiple filers a external datastore is recommened. +When the [limitations](https://github.com/seaweedfs/seaweedfs/wiki/Filer-Store-Replication#limitation) apply, or for a large number of filer replicas, an external datastore is recommened. -Such as MySQL-compatible database, as specified in the `values.yaml` at `filer.extraEnvironmentVars`. +Such as MySQL-compatible database, as specified in the `values.yaml` at `filer.extraEnvironmentVars`. This database should be pre-configured and initialized by running: ```sql CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `filemeta` (