Explore how Kubernetes' declarative model can be leveraged to manage cloud-hosted resources alongside Kubernetes workloads in this 32-minute conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. Dive into the power of Kubernetes' declarative API and learn how to simplify cloud configuration across multiple providers. Discover the use of Crossplane, a Kubernetes add-on with native multi-cloud support, and custom controllers built by different cloud providers. Gain insights into integrating OpenPolicyAgent with cloud-hosted resource definitions to enforce custom policies across environments. Learn about the Kubernetes Resource Model (KRM), Google Cloud Config Connector, and Amazon Web Services' ACK for managing cloud resources. By the end of this talk, be prepared to streamline your cloud infrastructure management using Kubernetes.