If you have an existing Kubernetes cluster with multiple nodes, each having a unique namespace and running a MySQL database server, you can install and verify the MySQL Operator on this cluster. The MySQL Operator is an operator for managing MySQL InnoDB Cluster setups inside a Kubernetes Cluster. It automates the setup and maintenance of MySQL InnoDB Cluster setups, including upgrades and backups [Source 0].
To install and verify the MySQL Operator, follow these steps:
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Install the MySQL Operator
Use
kubectl
to install the MySQL Operator by applying the manifest files. The manifest files contain the required Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and the operator deployment configuration.