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
kubectlto install the MySQL Operator by applying the manifest files. The manifest files contain the required Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and the operator deployment configuration.