Modern distributed databases like TiDB offer unparalleled scalability and reliability, but managing their planned maintenance in a production-grade environment can pose significant challenges. At Flipkart, we automated this critical process using Kubernetes Operators, enabling seamless management of TiDB clusters with no downtime. This talk will explore the design, implementation, and operationalization of this automation framework.
We’ll delve into how the Kubernetes Operator simplifies planned maintenance by orchestrating complex workflows while ensuring high availability. Attendees will gain insights into our journey, the challenges we faced, and how we solved them in automating the lifecycle of TiDB maintenance. Whether you’re a database administrator, DevOps engineer, platform engineer, or Kubernetes enthusiast, this session offers valuable takeaways on combining the power of Kubernetes with modern distributed databases for operational excellence.