Feb 12 · 10 min read · Why Traditional ConfigMap and Secret Management Fails at Scale Most teams start with the built-in Kubernetes ConfigMaps and Secrets, storing base64-encoded values directly in manifests or applying them via kubectl. This approach breaks down immediate...
Join discussionSep 15, 2025 · 6 min read · So far in this Kubernetes journey, we have: Set up clusters using kubeadm and kops Understood Kubernetes architecture Learned how workloads run using Pods, ReplicaSets, and Deployments Managed traffic using Services Now we address a real produc...
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Feb 10, 2025 · 11 min read · What are ConfigMaps and Secrets in k8s: In Kubernetes, ConfigMaps and Secrets manage configuration data for applications running in a cluster. 1. ConfigMaps A ConfigMap is an API object used to store non-sensitive configuration data in key-value pai...
Join discussionDec 4, 2024 · 7 min read · CONFIGMAPS: A ConfigMap in Kubernetes is used to store configuration data in the form of key-value pairs. This data is typically non-confidential and helps to decouple the configuration settings from the application code, eliminating hardcoded values...
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Jul 11, 2024 · 6 min read · As a DevOps engineer, managing application configurations securely is crucial. Let's explore how Kubernetes helps us achieve this with ConfigMaps and Secrets. 📘 ConfigMaps: Your Configuration Companion What are ConfigMaps? Kubernetes objects for s...
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May 27, 2024 · 2 min read · What are Config Maps? One of the most important tools in Kubernetes for decoupling configuration artefacts from containers is Config Maps. Consider them as a distinct container in which you can keep all the required configuration parameters, includin...
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Mar 14, 2024 · 5 min read · Introduction Kubernetes has revolutionized container orchestration, allowing DevOps engineers to efficiently manage and deploy applications at scale. At the heart of Kubernetes lies manifest files, which define the desired state of Kubernetes resourc...
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Mar 4, 2024 · 3 min read · Welcome to Day 35 of the #90DaysOfDevOps Challenge! Today, we're delving into the powerful concepts of ConfigMaps and Secrets in Kubernetes. As you advance in your DevOps journey, mastering the management of configuration data and sensitive informati...
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Feb 3, 2024 · 6 min read · 1.ConfigMaps In Kubernetes, ConfigMaps and Secrets are used to store configuration data and secrets, respectively. ConfigMaps store configuration data as key-value pairs, while Secrets store sensitive data in an encrypted form. Example:- Imagine you...
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Jan 26, 2024 · 3 min read · In this blog, we will delve into another pivotal aspect of Kubernetes – configmaps and secrets. Kubernetes primarily manages pods and containers, and the essential data needed by users for their containers is often accessed through environment variab...
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