Couchbase Autonomous Operator 2.1, now generally available, introduces a range of features aimed at enhancing scalability, cost control, and service management in Kubernetes environments. Highlights include Cluster Autoscaling for maintaining performance at minimal cost, Usage Metering for resource tracking, and the Couchbase Service Broker for streamlined application management. The update also integrates with Istio Service Mesh for improved microservices management and offers bulk upgrade capabilities to reduce downtime. Additional features such as Cluster Hibernation and Amazon S3 backup support further optimize resource use and data management. These enhancements position Couchbase Autonomous Operator 2.1 as a leading solution for managing enterprise-level NoSQL databases, offering standardized services and increased operational control.