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FEB 18, 20247 min read

ConfigMaps and Secrets

  • kubernetes
  • config
  • security

Configuration as data

  • ConfigMaps: Non-sensitive config (env, files)
  • Secrets: Passwords, tokens, TLS certs (base64 encoded)

Best practices: immutable config, external secret operators, and security considerations.