What are the implications of using ephemeral storage in containerized applications for backups?

Ephemeral storage systems pose challenges for containerized applications due to data persistence issues. When a container is destroyed or restarted, any data stored in its ephemeral storage is lost. To efficiently manage backups in such systems, data should be stored externally in persistent volumes or object storage services. Automation tools can be utilized to schedule regular backups of important data, ensuring that critical information is not lost in case of container failure. Additionally, implementing backup and restore functionalities within the application itself can also help streamline the backup management process.