June 2020 Summaries

DigitalOcean launched several major products in June, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Trust Platform, Container Registry, and SFO3, a new data center in San Francisco. The company also shipped minor product updates and encouraged users to provide feedback on the new features. Rafael Rosa, Senior Product Manager at DigitalOcean, invited users to try out the new updates and submit their ideas for improving the products.

DigitalOcean is expanding its Hub for Good program, initially launched in April to support COVID-19 relief efforts, to address a range of social causes including reducing inequalities and promoting inclusive economic growth. The company has received over 1,000 applications, helped launch almost 600 projects, and donated over $150,000 in infrastructure credits so far. DigitalOcean is now committing up to $500,000 in infrastructure credits indefinitely and making a $50,000 cash donation to support organizations such as Per Scholas, NPower, Black Girls Code, and the Blacks in Technology Foundation. The company values community and love, standing by peaceful protesters and advocating for justice and swift action against racism and police brutality.

Kubernetes has become the standard for container orchestration since its release in 2014. Many companies offer managed Kubernetes services that simplify cluster provisioning and operation. DigitalOcean's Kubernetes service (DOKS) is certified conformant by CNCF, ensuring cross-platform portability. DOKS focuses on simplicity and low, predictable pricing for developers and small businesses, making it an attractive alternative to the more complex offerings from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. DigitalOcean's straightforward design allows users to easily create clusters, manage node pools, and scale their applications. The control plane and master for DOKS are free, with users only paying for worker nodes and associated resources. This makes it an affordable option for those learning or experimenting with Kubernetes, as well as small businesses looking to save on costs.