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Feature Request: Add TLS (One-Way TLS) Support #4

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@rajeshd2091

Problem Statement
At present, the operator supports mutual TLS (mTLS), where both client and server certificates are exchanged. However, there are scenarios where only server-side TLS is required:

  • Applications only need to expose HTTPS endpoints for clients (no client certificate required).
  • External consumers (e.g., browsers, APIs, mobile apps) may not support or require mTLS.

Solution
Introduce TLS mode (one-way TLS) support:

  • The operator should provision and mount server certificates into the workload.
  • Only the server will present a certificate; clients connect using standard TLS.
  • This mode should be selectable via annotation or CRD option

Benefits:

  • Provides flexibility to choose between TLS and mTLS.
  • Simplifies adoption for applications where client certificate validation is not required.
  • Aligns with broader adoption scenarios (e.g., public APIs, edge services).

Additional context

  • TLS certificates can still be provisioned by cert-manager and mounted by the operator.
  • This will make the operator usable for a wider set of workloads, especially those that need HTTPS but not full mTLS.

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