# CockroachDB Chart CockroachDB is a Distributed SQL database that runs natively in Kubernetes. It gives you resilient, horizontal scale across multiple clouds with always-on availability and data partitioned by location. CockroachDB scales horizontally without reconfiguration or need for a massive architectural overhaul. Simply add a new node to the cluster and CockroachDB takes care of the underlying complexity. - Scale by simply adding new nodes to a CockroachDB cluster - Automate balancing and distribution of ranges, not shards - Optimize server utilization evenly across all nodes