1.19.0

  • Added Sonobuoy for Conformance Testing
    • Enables Kubernetes conformance validation to ensure cluster compliance with upstream standards.
  • Added ETCD Backup Check
    • Verifies successful etcd backup creation and integrity.
  • Implemented OIDC Login for Gardener Dashboard & kubectl
    • Allows secure authentication via OpenID Connect.
  • Configured Audit Logging for Shoot API Servers
    • Improves observability and compliance by logging API server activities.
  • Adapted Garden ETCD to Bitnami Changes
    • Updated Garden etcd components to align with the latest Bitnami chart modifications.
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