Seeking Kubernetes operators for MySQL and MariaDB databases

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Hey folks,

I’m looking for advice on choosing a Kubernetes operator for our MySQL and MariaDB databases. We’re moving from VMs to k8s and need a solid solution.

Must-haves:

  • High availability with multiple replicas and node anti-affinity
  • S3 cloud backups
  • Easy restore process (ideally with point-in-time recovery and cloning)
  • Clear docs
  • Helm chart deployment

It’d be great if it also had Prometheus monitoring support.

Anyone here used any good operators for MySQL or MariaDB on Kubernetes? What’s your experience been like? Any recommendations?

Thanks for your help!

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ive used the vitess operator for mysql and its pretty solid. handles HA, backups, and scaling well. not sure about mariadb tho. prometheus integration works great. deployment was a bit tricky at first but docs helped. might wanna check it out if u havent already