docs: update PLAN REPLAYER object storage behavior

[zeminzhou]

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This PR replaces #22548 because the original PR can no longer be reopened.

Update the PLAN REPLAYER documentation to reflect the new object storage behavior introduced in TiDB:

• document that PLAN REPLAYER can store generated files in the storage configured by tidb_cloud_storage_uri
• clarify that PLAN REPLAYER DUMP now returns either a file token or a presigned URL depending on the backend capability
• document the corresponding download flow and presigned URL validity
• clarify that PLAN REPLAYER CAPTURE files can also be stored in external storage while the token column still records the file token
• update related system variable descriptions in system-variables.md

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What is the related PR or file link(s)?

This documentation update is based on the following TiDB PRs:

• planner: introduce external storage for plan replayer tidb#65477
• planner: store plan replayer files to obj store tidb#65904
• planner: add presigned url to download files for replayer tidb#66084

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This pull request updates the TiDB documentation for the PLAN REPLAYER feature to accurately reflect its enhanced object storage capabilities. It details how PLAN REPLAYER can now utilize external cloud storage, the new dual output options (file token or presigned URL) for PLAN REPLAYER DUMP, and the corresponding download procedures. These changes ensure that users have up-to-date information regarding file storage, retrieval, and the role of the tidb_cloud_storage_uri system variable.

Highlights

• External Storage Support: The PLAN REPLAYER feature now supports storing generated files in external storage, configured via the tidb_cloud_storage_uri system variable.
• Flexible Output for DUMP: PLAN REPLAYER DUMP can now return either a file token or a presigned URL, depending on the capabilities of the configured storage backend.
• Enhanced Download Guidance: The documentation provides clear instructions for downloading files using both file tokens and presigned URLs, including details on presigned URL validity.
• CAPTURE Files in External Storage: PLAN REPLAYER CAPTURE files can also be stored in external storage, with the token column continuing to record the file token for retrieval.
• System Variable Updates: Descriptions for tidb_cloud_storage_uri and @@tidb_last_plan_replayer_token system variables have been updated to reflect these new storage behaviors.

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Changelog

• sql-plan-replayer.md
  • Added information about PLAN REPLAYER using tidb_cloud_storage_uri for external storage.
  • Updated PLAN REPLAYER DUMP output to include presigned URLs.
  • Clarified the download process for both presigned URLs and file tokens.
  • Updated note on file retention to include external storage.
  • Added information about PLAN REPLAYER CAPTURE using external storage.
• system-variables.md
  • Updated tidb_cloud_storage_uri description to include PLAN REPLAYER as a feature that uses it.
  • Updated @@tidb_last_plan_replayer_token description to mention presigned URLs.

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This pull request updates the documentation for PLAN REPLAYER to reflect its new object storage capabilities. The changes clarify how PLAN REPLAYER DUMP and PLAN REPLAYER CAPTURE handle file storage with tidb_cloud_storage_uri, including the introduction of presigned URLs. The related system variable documentation is also updated. The changes are clear and accurate. I have one minor suggestion to improve stylistic consistency.

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