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design/namespace-label-selector-backup_design.md

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Currently, this method tracks namespaces for filtering but doesn't change the fundamental inclusion behavior.
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**Current behavior:**
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// Namespace matches selector -> track for resource filtering only
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if nt.singleLabelSelector != nil && nt.singleLabelSelector.Matches(labels.Set(namespace.GetLabels())) {
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**New behavior:**
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// Namespace matches selector -> track AND include all resources in namespace
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if nt.singleLabelSelector != nil && nt.singleLabelSelector.Matches(labels.Set(namespace.GetLabels())) {
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Full Kubernetes label selector support including:
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**Equality-based requirements:**
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- `key=value` (equality)
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- `key!=value` (inequality)
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**Set-based requirements:**
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- `key in (value1,value2)` (set inclusion)
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- `key notin (value1,value2)` (set exclusion)
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- `key` (key exists)
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- `!key` (key does not exist)
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**MatchExpressions support:**
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```yaml
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labelSelector:
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### API Schema (No Changes Required)
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The existing `BackupSpec` already supports the required fields:
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type BackupSpec struct {
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### Example Usage Scenarios
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#### Scenario 1: Basic Environment-Based Backup
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```yaml
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apiVersion: velero.io/v1
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kind: Backup
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Result: All namespaces with `environment=production` are completely backed up.
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#### Scenario 2: Complex Selection with Exclusions
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Result: `critical-ns` + (namespaces with `backup-tier` in daily/weekly AND no `deprecated` label) - `temp-ns`.
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#### Scenario 3: OrLabelSelectors Usage
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Result: Namespaces with `backup=true` OR (`critical=true` AND `environment=production`).
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### Logging and Observability
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Enhanced logging will provide clear visibility into namespace selection:
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Backup status will include selected namespace information:
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### Validation and Warnings
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Warning messages for potentially confusing configurations:
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- "Namespace 'ns2' is both explicitly included and excluded - exclusion takes precedence"
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- "Using both labelSelector and orLabelSelectors - both will be evaluated"
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- "Complex label selectors may select unexpected namespaces - verify selection before running"
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### Breaking Change Considerations
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This is a **breaking change** from current behavior:
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- Existing backups using `labelSelector` will include more resources
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- Current behavior has limited practical value, reducing migration impact
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Migration considerations:
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- Document change prominently in release notes
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- Provide before/after examples
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- Consider deprecation warning in prior version
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## Alternatives Considered
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### Alternative 1: New NamespaceSelector Field
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**Pros:** No breaking changes, clear separation of concerns
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### Alternative 2: Boolean Flag to Change Behavior
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**Pros:** Backward compatible, explicit opt-in
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### Alternative 3: Separate Namespace and Resource Selectors
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## Security Considerations
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### RBAC Implications
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Users with permission to modify backup specs can now potentially backup additional namespaces through label manipulation.
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Existing RBAC controls on backup resources remain the primary security boundary.
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### Label-based Access Control
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Organizations using label-based policies should ensure backup service accounts have appropriate namespace and resource access.
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No additional privileges are required beyond current backup operations.
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### Sensitive Data Exposure
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The expanded scope of backups may include additional sensitive data.
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## Compatibility
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### Backward Compatibility
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**Breaking Change:** Existing backups using `labelSelector` will behave differently.
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- Change aligns behavior with user expectations
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### API Compatibility
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No API schema changes required.
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Existing backup configurations remain syntactically valid but may produce different results.
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### Velero Version Compatibility
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- Backups created with new behavior remain compatible with older Velero versions for restore
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### Kubernetes Version Compatibility
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**Unit Tests:**
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- Namespace selection algorithm with all operator combinations
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**Integration Tests:**
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- Backup creation with namespace selectors
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### Resources
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- **Primary Developer:** Tiger Kaovilai (@kaovilai)
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- **Reviewers:** Daniel Jiang, blackpiglet, shubham-pampattiwar
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- **Target Release:** Velero v1.18
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- **Estimated Effort:** 6 weeks total development + testing
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## Open Issues
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### Issue 1: Performance Impact with Large Cluster
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**Potential Solution:** Implement caching for namespace label queries, optimize selector evaluation.
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**Potential Solution:** Document current behavior, consider future enhancement for dynamic re-evaluation.
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### Issue 3: Complex Selector User Education
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**Status:** Requires additional analysis and testing during implementation.

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