v.23.7New Feature
Add SYSTEM STOP LISTEN query for graceful termination
Add SYSTEM STOP LISTEN query for more graceful termination. Closes #47972. #51016 (Nikolay Degterinsky).Why it matters
This feature addresses the need for a smoother shutdown process of ClickHouse network listeners, preventing abrupt disconnections and allowing existing connections to close properly, thereby improving stability and reliability during termination.How to use it
Execute the following query to gracefully stop listeners:SYSTEM STOP LISTENThis command initiates a controlled shutdown of the network listeners without immediately terminating active connections.