Infrastructure as a Newsletter: May 5, 2022

Hello from IaaN, your biweekly tech roundup from DigitalOcean! Read on for OpenSource news and tools, selected by the DigitalOcean Developer Advocates in addition to our featured content.

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Managing Kubernetes Secrets: Comparing External Secrets Operator and Secrets Store CSI Driver, May 11:
Explore the benefits of using an external secrets provider like HashiCorp Vault. We'll compare and contrast two techniques for using Vault to store and share secrets with a Kubernetes cluster. You'll come away from this talk with a better understanding of how to use Vault to manage secrets in Kubernetes. Register today to reserve your free virtual seat!
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2022, May 16 – May 20:
After being at conferences virtually since March of 2020, we are excited to send a few DigitalOcean employees to Valencia, Spain to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2022. Register today to reserve your free virtual ticket!
Cloud Chats, May 19:

If you aren't able to attend the conference, but you want to keep up with the Kubernetes news of the week, join us for our weekly talk show, Cloud Chats! The Cloud Chats crew will get an update from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU and discuss the tech news of the week.

Fresh Off the Press
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Open Source News

Interesting news from across the internet about open source topics.

Helpful Resources & Tools

Handy tools and interesting resources we're talking about at DigitalOcean.

Featured @ DigitalOcean | Unlock the Power of Blockchain

Blockchain technologies are rewriting the rules of data keeping and security. Innovative businesses are taking advantage of the benefits blockchain offers, but the technology can be complicated, and knowing how to get started can be a challenge.

In this guide, you'll gain insight into the computing needs of blockchain businesses and how to set your organization up for success.

Download the free guide to learn:

Details about the cloud computing needs of blockchain
The differences between full nodes and light nodes and when to use each
The CPU needs of different types of nodes
The different types of proofs used in blockchain and which is best for your goals
How to choose a cloud computing provider