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Linux OS Performance Metrics Functionality Without CAP_NET_ADMIN

Official CH changelog text
(Only Linux) OS related performance metrics (for CPU and I/O) will work even without CAP_NET_ADMIN capability. #10544 (Alexander Kazakov).
OS-related performance metrics for CPU and I/O on Linux now work without requiring the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.

Why it matters

This feature removes the need for the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability to collect CPU and I/O performance metrics on Linux. It simplifies permissions management, enhancing security and ease of use when monitoring system performance with ClickHouse.

How to use it

No additional configuration is needed. On Linux systems, performance metrics for CPU and I/O will function properly without granting the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.

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