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These values are used to specify + how the Git tags and commits are verified. +- The [server-side apply behaviour](https://fluxcd.io/flux/components/kustomize/kustomizations/#controlling-the-apply-behavior-of-resources) + in the kustomize-controller has been extended with two extra policies: + `IfNotPresent` and `Ignore`. These policies are specified with the `kustomize.toolkit.fluxcd.io/ssa` + annotation on the resource manifest. The `IfNotPresent` policy is useful to have Flux create an object + that will later be managed by another controller. +- Support for sending notifications to [DataDog](https://fluxcd.io/flux/components/notification/providers/#datadog). +- The [ImageUpdateAutomation API](https://fluxcd.io/flux/components/image/imageupdateautomations/#push) has two + new optional fields - `.spec.git.push.refspec` and `.spec.git.push.options` for to specify a refspec and push + options that will be used when pushing commits upstream. + +#### Fixes and improvements + +Here is a short list of features and improvements in this release: + +- A new flag `--concurrent-ssa` has been introduced in the kustomize-controller to set the number of concurrent + server-side operations that will be performed by the controller per object. This increases speed when + reconciling Kustomization with a considerable amount of objects. +- Performance improvement when loading helm repositories with large indexes (up to 80% memory reduction). +- The load distribution has been improved when reconciling Flux objects in parallel to reduce CPU and memory spikes. +- The Installation and Monitoring sections of the Flux documentation have been restructured to make navigation + and locating guides easier. We are always open to receiving feedback on how we can improve the documentation. + +#### Deprecation + +- All APIs that accept TLS data have been modified to support Kubernetes TLS style secrets. + The keys `caFile`, `certFile` and `keyFile` have been deprecated. For more details about the TLS changes + please see the [Kubernetes TLS Secrets section](https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/releases/tag/v2.1.0#kubernetes-tls-secrets). +- ⚠️ Breaking changes: This release comes with breaking changes to the Flux monitoring stack (Prom+Grafana). + The stack now leverages the + [kube-state-metrics Custom Resource State metrics](https://github.com/kubernetes/kube-state-metrics/blob/main/docs/customresourcestate-metrics.md) + to report some Flux resource metrics. This will allow users to extend the Flux metrics with custom metadata. The + [monitoring configuration in the fluxcd/flux2 repository](https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/tree/v2.1.0/manifests/monitoring#warning-deprecation-notice) + is now deprecated and will be removed in a future release. The new monitoring configuration is located at + [fluxcd/flux2-monitoring-example](https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2-monitoring-example/). + Please see the new monitoring guide https://fluxcd.io/flux/monitoring for more information. + +#### Upgrade + +To upgrade Flux from v0.x to v2.1.0 please follow the +[Flux GA upgrade procedure](https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/releases/tag/v2.0.0#upgrade). + +To Upgrade Flux from v2.0.x to v2.1.0 either by [rerunning bootstrap](https://fluxcd.io/flux/installation/#bootstrap-upgrade) +or by using the [Flux GitHub Action](https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/tree/main/action). + +You can take a look at the [changelog](https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/releases/tag/v2.1.0) for the full list of changes. + +❣️Big thanks to all the Flux contributors who helped us with this release! + +#### Flux Grafana Dashboards + +The Flux monitoring stack comes with two dashboards +for easy visualization of Flux controllers and resource metrics. +You can follow this [link](https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2-monitoring-example) +to learn how to set it up. + +{{< gallery match="images/*" sortOrder="desc" rowHeight="150" margins="5" + thumbnailResizeOptions="900x900 q90 Lanczos" + previewType="blur" embedPreview=true lastRow="nojustify" >}} + + +### Flagger v1.33.0 + +This release fixes bugs related to the Canary lifecycle. The `confirm-traffic-increase` webhook +is no longer called if the Canary is in the `WaitingPromotion` phase. Furthermore, a bug which +caused downtime when initializing the Canary deployment has been fixed. Also, a bug in the +`request-duration` metric for Traefik which assumed the result to be in milliseconds +instead of seconds has been addressed. + +The loadtester now also supports running `kubectl` commands. + +Please see the [changelog](https://github.com/fluxcd/flagger/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#1310) for the full changes. + +## Community News + +This section highlights additions to our community - +new contributors, project members, maintainers or adopters. + +### New adopters + +{{< gallery match="logos/*" sortOrder="desc" rowHeight="20" margins="20" + thumbnailResizeOptions="300x300 q90 Lanczos" + previewType="blur" embedPreview=true lastRow="nojustify" >}} + +We are very pleased to announce that the following adopters of Flux have +come forward and added themselves to our website: + +- [Zeit Online](https://www.zeit.de): a German-language platform for demanding online journalism + and reader discussions with level. +- [Sonatype](https://sonatype.com): a developer-friendly full-spectrum software supply chain management + platform helps organizations and software developers. +- [Prophesee](https://www.prophesee.ai): a company using sensor design and AI algorithms + to develop computer vision systems. +- [Infolegale](https://www.infolegale.fr): a legal information platform to monitor company solvency. +- [Eco Vadis](https://ecovadis.com/): a collaborative platform that allows companies to assess the environmental + and social performance of their suppliers. + +_If you have not already done so, [use the instructions here](/adopters/) +or give us a ping and we will help to add you. Not only +is it great for us to get to know and welcome you to our community. It +also gives the team a big boost in morale to know where in the world +Flux is used everywhere._ + +### New Contributors + +Shoutout to all our new contributors: + +- [Arukiidou](https://github.com/arukiidou) +- [Brian Dols](https://github.com/bdols) +- [Chip Zoller](https://github.com/chipxoller) +- [Frank J Kelly](https://github.com/kellyfj) +- [Gerard Krupa](https://github.com/GJKrupa) +- [Marcus Weiner](https://github.com/mraerino) +- [Mihai Ratoiu](https://github.com/mihaiandreiratoiu) +- [Stéphane Este-Gracias](https://github.com/sestegra) +- [Stephan Scheying](https://github.com/scheying) + +Thanks to all of our old and new contributors, and reach out if you'd like to become one as well. + +### People writing/talking about Flux + +We love it when you all write about Flux and share your experience, +write how-tos on integrating Flux with other pieces of software or other +things. Give us a shout-out and we will link it from this section! + +#### [How to Build a Self-Service Platform on Upbound: Day 1](https://blog.upbound.io/upbound-day-1) + +Our friends at Upbound wrote a great blog post on how you can use the power of Flux and Crossplane to +drive control plane interactions and configure your control plane for GitOps Flows. + +#### [Canary deployment with Flagger and Istio on Devtron](https://www.cncf.io/blog/2023/08/23/canary-deployment-with-flagger-and-istio-on-devtron/) + +Rupin Solanki describes how to leverage Flagger and Istio, to automate the canary release process, ensure seamless +traffic shifting and real-time application health monitoring. + +## Events + +It's important to keep you up to date with events +in Flux and provide simple ways to see our work in action and chat with +our engineers. + +### Recent Events + +In August here are a couple of talks we would like to highlight. + +#### Cloud Native Islamabad - Harnessing the Power of GitOps with Flux + +Flux maintainer, Stefan Prodan spoke at Cloud Native Islamabad on Harnessing the Power of GitOps with Flux. +It is packed with a informed introduction to the concept of GitOps and a demo of Flux and the Weave GitOps UI! +Click on the video below to watch it. + +{{< youtube id=tkC6qrIzA_s >}} + +### Upcoming Events + +We are happy to announce that we have a number of events coming up. +Tune in to learn more about Flux and GitOps best practices, +get to know the team and join our community. + +#### Share your story at GitOpsCon EU(virtual) this year! 📆 + +If you wish to speak at GitOpsCon EU, reach out to us to collaborate on proposals +on a range of topics related to Kubernetes. We are happy to provide our writing +expertise to your proposal and to collaborate on ideas. The +[CFP](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/gitopscon-europe/program/cfp/) deadline is October 4, +so kindly contact tamao@weave.works ASAP if you’re interested. +The conference will take place virtually on the 5th - 6th of December. + +#### CNCF On-Demand Webinar + +Flux Maintainer, Kingdon B will be giving a talk titled +`How to start building a self-service infrastructure platform on Kubernetes` on the 14th of September. +It’s going to be packed with knowledge on how to use Backstage and GitOps. +Register [here](https://community.cncf.io/events/details/cncf-cncf-online-programs-presents-cncf-on-demand-webinar-how-to-start-building-a-self-service-infrastructure-platform-on-kubernetes/). + +### Project meetings and Bug Scrub + +Our Flux Bug Scrubs still are happening on a weekly basis and remain one of +the best ways to get involved in Flux. They are a friendly and welcoming way +to learn more about contributing and how Flux is organised as a project. + +- 2023-09-05 22:00 UTC, 00:00 CEST [The Flux Bug Scrub (AEST)](/#calendar) +- 2023-09-06 12:00 UTC, 14:00 CEST [The Flux Bug Scrub](/#calendar) +- 2023-09-07 15:00 UTC, 17:00 CEST [CNCF Flux Project Meeting (late)](/#calendar) +- 2023-09-13 12:00 UTC, 14:00 CEST [CNCF Flux Project Meeting (early)](/#calendar) +- 2023-09-14 17:00 UTC, 19:00 CEST [The Flux Bug Scrub](/#calendar) +- 2023-09-19 22:00 UTC, 00:00 CEST [The Flux Bug Scrub (AEST)](/#calendar) + +*We are flexible with subjects and often go with the interests of the +group or of the presenter. If you want to come and join us in either +capacity, just show up or if you have questions, reach out to Kingdon B on +Slack.* + +## Flux Ecosystem + +### Terraform-controller + +The ecosystem is buzzing with news about the licensing changes to Hashicorp’s open-source projects +including Terraform. Weaveworks has released a +[statement](https://www.weave.works/blog/statement-for-terraform-hashicorp-license-changes) +on this and the impact on the tf-controller. + +### VS Code GitOps Extension + +Significant performance upgrades and code refactoring has been introduced with VS Code GitOps Tools +extension version 0.25.0. Previously cluster metadata was loaded using `kubectl get` commands. +Now, a new javascript client is also used which permits faster loading and real-time watching of cluster resources. +`kubectl proxy` is executed in the background for the new client. Rendering of resource treeviews has been reworked +to minimise data reloading, to maintain collapsible state and to allow visualising resource errors grouped +by namespaces. Timeout settings were added and bad cluster connections should no longer slow down Clusters treeview rendering. + +UI refinements and bug fixes for the new client are ongoing. The most up-to-date UI features can be previewed by +selecting “Install Pre-Release Version” in the VS Code Extension Browser. + +## Flux Fun Fact! + +Did you know … +🔒 Flux is designed with security in mind: Pull vs. Push, +least amount of privileges, adherence to Kubernetes security +policies and tight integration with security tools and +best-practices. Read more about our security considerations. + +## Over and out + +If you like what you read and would like to get involved, here are a few good ways to do that: + +- Join our [upcoming dev meetings](https://fluxcd.io/community/#meetings). +- Join the [Flux mailing list](https://lists.cncf.io/g/cncf-flux-dev) and let us know what you'd like to see. +- Talk to us in the #flux channel on [CNCF Slack](https://slack.cncf.io/). +- Join the [planning discussions](https://github.com/fluxcd/flux2/discussions). +- And if you are completely new to Flux, take a look at our [Get Started guide](https://fluxcd.io/docs/get-started/) + and give us feedback. +- Social media: Follow [Flux on Twitter](https://twitter.com/fluxcd), join the discussion in the + [Flux LinkedIn group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8985374/). +- We are looking forward to working with you. + +:heart: Your Flux maintainer, Somtochi Onyekwere, and project member, Tamao Nakahara. + diff --git a/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/ecovadis.png b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/ecovadis.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1fc7c1119 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/ecovadis.png differ diff --git a/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/infolegale.png b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/infolegale.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..64c29a9e8 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/infolegale.png differ diff --git a/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/prophesee.png b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/prophesee.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..80e62a4c9 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/prophesee.png differ diff --git a/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/sonatype.png b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/sonatype.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..125e9cbca Binary files /dev/null and b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/sonatype.png differ diff --git a/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/zeit-online.png b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/zeit-online.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..af46af4d9 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/en/blog/2023-08-28-announcing-flux-v2.1.0/logos/zeit-online.png differ diff --git a/templates/monthly-update.md b/templates/monthly-update.md index 6528239fb..6751b7d3c 100644 --- a/templates/monthly-update.md +++ b/templates/monthly-update.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: YEAR-XX-01 15:30:00+00:00 title: LAST_MONTH YEAR Update description: "XX" url: /blog/YEAR/XX/LAST_MONTH-YEAR-update/ -tags: [monthly-update] +tags: [announcement] resources: - src: "**.{png,jpg}" title: "Image #:counter" @@ -31,43 +31,36 @@ involved. Read our last update here (xxx). It's the beginning of MONTH YEAR - let's recap together what happened in LAST_MONTH - it has been a lot! -## News in the Flux family +## New Releases -### Next Flux release: more stability and performance improvements +### Flux vx.y.z -### Security news +### Flagger vx.y.z -### Flagger x.y.z +### Security news [if available] -### Flux Ecosystem +## Community News - - -#### Weave GitOps +### People writing/talking about Flux -#### Terraform-controller +We love it when you all write about Flux and share your experience, +write how-tos on integrating Flux with other pieces of software or other +things. Give us a shout-out and we will link it from this section! ✍ -#### Flux Subsystem for Argo +### New Adopters -#### Azure GitOps +We are very pleased to announce that the following adopters of Flux have +come forward and added themselves to our website: xxx -#### VS Code GitOps Extension +If you have not already done so, [use the instructions +here](/adopters/) or give us a ping and we will help to add you. Not only +is it great for us to get to know and welcome you to our community. It +also gives the team a big boost in morale to know where in the world +Flux is used everywhere. -#### New additions to the Flux Ecosystem +### New Contributors (or Project Members / Project Maintainers) -## Recent & Upcoming Events +## Events It's important to keep you up to date with new features and developments in Flux and provide simple ways to see our work in action and chat with @@ -89,7 +82,7 @@ We are happy to announce that we have a number of events coming up in MONTH- tune in to learn more about Flux and GitOps best practices, get to know the team and join our community. -#### Flux Bug Scrub +### Project Meeting & Bug Scrub Our Flux Bug Scrubs still are happening on a weekly basis and remain one of the best ways to get involved in Flux. They are a friendly and @@ -108,48 +101,37 @@ group or of the presenter. If you want to come and join us in either capacity, just show up or if you have questions, reach out to Kingdon on Slack. -We really enjoyed this [demo of the k3d git -server](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNt3v0kk6ec) -recently. It's a local Git server that runs outside of Kubernetes, to -support offline dev in a realistic but also simple way that does not -depend on GitHub or other hosted services. +## Flux Ecosystem -## In other news - -### Your Community Team - -### People writing/talking about Flux + -We are very pleased to announce that the following adopters of Flux have -come forward and added themselves to our website: xxx +### Weave GitOps -If you have not already done so, [use the instructions -here](/adopters/) or give us a ping and we will help to add you. Not only -is it great for us to get to know and welcome you to our community. It -also gives the team a big boost in morale to know where in the world -Flux is used everywhere. +### Terraform-controller -#### More docs and website news +### Flux Subsystem for Argo -We are constantly improving our documentation and website - here are a -couple of small things we landed recently: +### Azure GitOps -- .. +### VS Code GitOps Extension -Thanks a lot to these folks who contributed to docs and website: +### New additions to the Flux Ecosystem -## Flux Project Facts +## Flux Fun Facts -We are very proud of what we have put together. We want to reiterate -some Flux facts - they are sort of our mission statement with Flux. + ## Over and out