etcd is an open-source, distributed key-value store designed for reliable configuration management, service discovery, and coordination in distributed systems. It ensures consistency, fault tolerance, and high availability, making it a trusted backbone for Kubernetes and cloud-native applications.

Features of etcd:

• Distributed and fault-tolerant key-value store for reliable data management.
• Supports cloud-native platforms, including Kubernetes and Docker.
• Ensures strong data consistency across distributed systems.
• Enables secure communication with mutual TLS authentication.
• Highly available with automatic failover and leader election.
• Active open-source project maintained by a global community.

To check etcd version run: $ etcd --version

Disclaimer: etcd is an open-source tool provided under the Apache 2.0 license. Users should ensure it meets their specific use cases and understand the limitations of the tool. The community and contributors provide etcd "as is," without any warranty, express or implied.