v.19.14Improvement

Static Linking of Sha256_password Authentication Plugin

Static linking of sha256_password authentication plugin. #6512 (Yuriy Baranov)
Static linking of the sha256_password authentication plugin.

Why it matters

This feature ensures that the sha256_password authentication plugin is statically linked into ClickHouse, improving security and deployment simplicity by removing the need for dynamic loading of this plugin.

How to use it

The sha256_password authentication plugin is now included by default via static linking, so no additional configuration or plugin loading steps are necessary.