v.23.4Improvement
Enable use_environment_credentials for S3 by Default
Enable use_environment_credentials for S3 by default, so the entire provider chain is constructed by default. #47397 (Antonio Andelic).Why it matters
This feature ensures that ClickHouse uses environment-based credentials for S3 by default, allowing seamless and secure access to S3 storage without requiring explicit credential configuration. It improves ease of use and security by leveraging the full provider chain for authentication.How to use it
Users do not need to take any action to enable this feature asuse_environment_credentials is enabled by default for S3 storage configurations.