Discussion of common issues with Kubernetes Secrets
Throughout the previous chapters, we interacted with Kubernetes either through direct commands or by using YAML files. While applying those YAML specifications and applying the commands, some mistakes are very likely to occur along the way. An incorrect Secret name or YAML definition can introduce hours of troubleshooting to identify what caused the issue in the first place.
For these reasons, certain principles need to be followed:
- YAML files are structured and can create a source of truth
- Reusability of Secrets minimizes errors
- Automation removes human intervention, which is prone to error
Applying a Secret eagerly every time we want to use it through the command line makes it easy to introduce an error in the specification. By having the Secret defined through a YAML file, it is easy to check the structure through an editor and to ensure that we have the desired outcome. Also, a YAML file gives the flexibility...
