v.20.5Improvement

Query Log Enabled by Default

The query log is now enabled by default. #11184 (Ivan Blinkov).
The query log in ClickHouse is now enabled by default, capturing query execution details automatically without manual configuration.

Why it matters

Enabling the query log by default helps users monitor and analyze query performance and activity out-of-the-box, improving observability and troubleshooting capabilities without additional setup.

How to use it

Since the query log is enabled by default, users can immediately start querying the system.query_log table to review executed queries. No extra configuration is needed to enable query logging.