Continuent has now launched the Tungsten v8 Operator for Kubernetes, a powerful solution that automates and simplifies the deployment and management of highly available MySQL clusters, all within a Kubernetes-native environment. We have combined the reliability and advanced automation that have made Tungsten Cluster the trusted choice for mission-critical data with the agility and scalability of Kubernetes. The Tungsten Operator streamlines day-to-day operations, reduces risk, and empowers teams to scale MySQL effortlessly.
What is the Tungsten Operator?
The Tungsten Operator is a Kubernetes-native controller that automates the full lifecycle management of Tungsten Clusters within Kubernetes. It leverages Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to declaratively manage MySQL clusters, encapsulating best practices for deployment, scaling, failover, and recovery. The Operator is designed to reduce operational complexity, minimize manual intervention, and ensure that MySQL clusters remain highly available and resilient in dynamic cloud environments.
Key Features and Benefits
Declarative Deployment and Automated Management
Deploy Tungsten Clusters in Kubernetes using a straightforward, declarative approach that streamlines setup and configuration.
- Install and provision Tungsten clusters using Kubernetes manifests and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
- Configure essential properties such as resources (memory, CPU limits), passwords, cluster topology and backups.
- Seamlessly update configurations and scale clusters as requirements change.
- Integrate with existing Kubernetes workflows and automation tools for consistent operations.
Data Protection and Recovery
Safeguard your MySQL data with robust, Kubernetes-native backup and restore capabilities.
- Create secure, consistent backups within the Kubernetes environment.
- Restore clusters quickly for rapid recovery from failures or data loss.
- Maintain data integrity across all cluster operations.
Automated Management and Self-Healing
Minimize manual intervention with intelligent automation that keeps your clusters healthy and responsive to change.
- Continuous configuration reconciliation for infrastructure changes.
- Automatic storage reconfiguration when PersistentVolumeClaims are updated.
- Proactive remediation of routine operational tasks.
High Availability and Resilience
Ensure business continuity and maximize uptime with advanced high availability controls.
- Automated failover to replica nodes in the event of failures.
- Support for planned maintenance through controlled switching operations.
- Node fencing to isolate and protect against problematic instances.
Who Is Tungsten Operator For?
Tungsten Operator is essential for any organization looking to run Continuent Tungsten Cluster v8 in a Kubernetes environment. If you are planning a migration to Kubernetes, or already leveraging Kubernetes for other applications, Tungsten Operator allows you to bring the high availability and data protection benefits of Tungsten Cluster to your cloud-native infrastructure.
Getting Started
The Tungsten Operator for Kubernetes is available now for all Continuent customers. To get started, you can:
- Review the Tungsten Operator documentation for installation and configuration details.
- Contact our team for a personalized demo or to discuss your Kubernetes strategy.
Experience the next generation of MySQL clustering—cloud-native, automated, and enterprise-ready. Try the Tungsten Operator for Kubernetes today!
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