# Shadowing in Kubernetes

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> 📝 **NOTE**
>
> This feature requires an [enterprise license](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/25.3/get-started/licensing/). To get a trial license key or extend your trial period, [generate a new trial license key](https://redpanda.com/try-enterprise). To purchase a license, contact [Redpanda Sales](https://redpanda.com/upgrade).
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> If Redpanda has enterprise features enabled and it cannot find a valid license, [restrictions](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/25.3/get-started/licensing/#self-managed) apply.

Shadow linking enables asynchronous, unidirectional replication between Redpanda clusters for disaster recovery. Configure shadow links using the Redpanda Operator’s `ShadowLink` custom resource or using `rpk` commands.

> ❗ **IMPORTANT: Experiencing an active disaster?**
>
> See [Kubernetes Failover Runbook](k-failover-runbook/) for immediate step-by-step disaster procedures.

For general shadowing concepts and architecture, see [Shadowing Overview](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/25.3/manage/disaster-recovery/shadowing/overview/).

-   [Configure Shadowing in Kubernetes](k-shadow-linking/)

    Set up disaster recovery with Shadowing using the Redpanda Operator or Helm chart.

-   [Monitor Kubernetes Shadow Links](k-monitor-shadowing/)

    Monitor shadow link health in Kubernetes using ShadowLink resources, status commands, metrics, and best practices.

-   [Kubernetes Failover Runbook](k-failover-runbook/)

    Step-by-step emergency guide for failing over Redpanda shadow links in Kubernetes during disasters.