v.20.1Improvement

Settings max_(table|partition)_size_to_drop Can Be Changed Without Restart

Now settings max_(table|partition)_size_to_drop can be changed without a restart. #7779 (Grigory Pervakov)
Now settings max_table_size_to_drop and max_partition_size_to_drop can be updated dynamically without requiring a server restart.

Why it matters

This feature allows users to modify the limits for dropping large tables or partitions on the fly, improving operational flexibility and reducing downtime by eliminating the need to restart ClickHouse when adjusting these settings.

How to use it

Users can change the settings max_table_size_to_drop and max_partition_size_to_drop dynamically via the SET query or configuration updates without restarting the ClickHouse server.