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+# This sample is intended to represent a complete cluster.
+# Useful as a starting point and as a complete reference for all options.
+
+apiVersion: v1
+kind: Namespace
+metadata:
+  name: multigres-sample
+---
+apiVersion: multigres.com/v1alpha1
+kind: Etcd
+metadata:
+  namespace: multigres-sample
+  name: sample
+spec: {}
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