Apache Solr Operator

Apache Solr Operator is a Kubernetes-native control-plane manager designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and maintenance of Apache Solr clusters. It translates best practices and operational knowledge into automated workflows, enabling reliable and scalable Solr Cloud orchestration in containerized environments. The operator simplifies complex tasks such as rolling upgrades, backup management, and secure configuration, making it ideal for both enterprise and development use cases.

Features

• Automated deployment of Solr Cloud clusters on Kubernetes
• Integration with Prometheus for metrics collection
• Backup and restore functionality with support for S3 and persistent volumes
• Safe rolling restarts and upgrades of Solr clusters
• Easy enablement of Solr security features including Basic Auth and SSL
• Hassle-free ZooKeeper deployment via integration with ZooKeeper Operator
• Customizable Kubernetes components for Solr and Prometheus exporters
• Automatic updates triggered by changes in TLS secrets or ZooKeeper configurations

Capabilities

• Manages SolrCloud clusters using Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
• Supports high availability through StatefulSet and Managed update strategies
• Enables secure and scalable deployments across cloud providers
• Provides flexible addressability for Solr nodes in any Kubernetes environment
• Facilitates DevOps automation with Helm charts and YAML-based configurations
• Integrates seamlessly with existing Kubernetes infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

• Reduces operational complexity of managing Solr in Kubernetes
• Enhances reliability and fault tolerance of search infrastructure
• Accelerates deployment and scaling of Solr clusters
• Improves observability and monitoring through Prometheus integration
• Strengthens security posture with simplified authentication and encryption setup
• Promotes consistency and automation in production environments