What is the ClickHouse Operator for Kubernetes?

The ClickHouse Operator is a Kubernetes operator designed to manage ClickHouse, an open-source column-oriented database management system. It simplifies the management of ClickHouse in a Kubernetes environment by automating tasks such as cluster provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and updates/upgrades. Running ClickHouse on Kubernetes using the ClickHouse Operator brings enhanced scalability, resilience, and orchestration capabilities, making it ideal for managing large-scale analytical workloads. The operator is highly configurable, allowing users to specify various settings and parameters that control its behavior and the configuration of ClickHouse clusters. It also supports security hardening measures to ensure maximum protection against potential threats.