Operators are one of the most crucial parts of the OpenShift Container Platform. On the control plane, operators are the preferred TECHNIQUE of packaging, deploying, and managing services. They can ALSO benefit applications that are used by users.

All cluster functions in OpenShift Container Platform are organised into a set of default platform Operators, also known as cluster Operators. It is responsible for a specific aspect of cluster functionality, such as cluster-wide application logging, Kubernetes control plane administration, or the machine provisioning SYSTEM. Platform Operators are defined through a ClusterOperator object, which cluster ADMINISTRATORS can inspect on the Administration Cluster Settings page of the OpenShift Container Platform web dashboard.
For determining cluster functionality, each platform Operator provides a simple API. The Operator hides the complexities of maintaining the component's lifespan. Operators MIGHT manage a single component or tens of thousands of components, but the ultimate goal is to reduce operational strain by automating typical tasks.