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This section lists the different ways to set up and run Redis Enterprise for Kubernetes. You can deploy on variety of Kubernetes distributions both on-prem and in the cloud via our Redis Enterprise operator for Kubernetes.

Operator overview {#overview}

Redis Enterprise for Kubernetes uses custom resource definitions (CRDs) to create and manage Redis Enterprise clusters (REC) and Redis Enterprise databases (REDB).

The operator is a deployment that runs within a given namespace. These operator pods must run with sufficient privileges to create the Redis Enterprise cluster resources within that namespace.

When the operator is installed, the following resources are created:

  • a service account under which the operator will run
  • a set of roles to define the privileges necessary for the operator to perform its tasks
  • a set of role bindings to authorize the service account for the correct roles (see above)
  • the CRD for a Redis Enterprise cluster (REC)
  • the CRD for a Redis Enterprise database (REDB)
  • the operator itself (a deployment)

The operator currently runs within a single namespace and is scoped to operate only on the Redis Enterprise cluster in that namespace.

Compatibility

Before installing, check [Supported Kubernetes distributions]({{< relref "/operate/kubernetes/7.4.6/reference/supported_k8s_distributions" >}}) to see which Redis Enterprise operator version supports your Kubernetes distribution.