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The Model Context Protocol gives both sides a shared way to communicate. An AI application, called a host in MCP, supports the protocol and manages a client for each server it uses. The MCP server exposes an external system through that same protocol.
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SPIRE is the default answer for SPIFFE workload identity, but it's not the only one. If you're already running HashiCorp Vault, you've got everything you need to issue SPIFFE-compliant SVIDs without adding another control plane.
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Introduction Terraform state files contain everything Terraform needs to manage your infrastructure. That includes any cloud credentials you use to...
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You’ve automated Terraform deployments in CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Harness, but have you kept state management manual by manually running...
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Introduction I’ve consulted with dozens of organizations running HashiCorp Vault in production. Different industries, different cloud providers, different team...
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Introduction I get asked this constantly by my students: “Is the Terraform Associate certification actually worth it, or is it just another cert to collect?”...
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Introduction I get asked this question constantly in my courses and by teams I consult with: “Should we use CloudFormation or Terraform?” It’s a fair question...
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Unlocking HashiCorp Vault: Understanding Key Concepts for Secure Secrets Management HashiCorp Vault centralizes secure secrets management by encrypting...
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Introduction Most Vault implementations and strategies focus on platform features, including clusters, replication, authentication methods, and secrets...
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Introduction Secrets management is always about balance – balancing security, usability, and cost. Vault offers Secrets Sync as a way to replicate secrets into...
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If you’ve been using Terraform for a while, you probably think of it as a tool to provision new infrastructure. That’s true, but it’s also capable of managing...
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The Vault Secrets Operator (VSO) makes it easier than ever to bring HashiCorp Vault secrets into Kubernetes—securely, natively, and without adding...
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Introduction to the VSO If you’re using HashiCorp Vault and managing workloads in Kubernetes, you’re going to want to know about the Vault Secrets Operator—or...
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If you’ve been working with HashiCorp Vault and Kubernetes for a while, you might be wondering: “Wait… didn’t we already solve this with the Vault Agent?” Yep,...
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What Is HashiCorp Nomad and How It Works: A Complete Guide for Business Owners Deploying applications at scale demands a workload orchestrator that combines...
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Hi there, I’m Bryan Krausen 👋🏻, and if you’re looking to truly level up your cloud skills and transform your career, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s...
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Bryan Krausen is a leading AWS and HashiCorp educator with over a decade of experience helping professionals and businesses succeed in the cloud. As a top-rated Udemy instructor, Bryan has taught over 150,000 students worldwide, delivering practical, real-world insights that empower learners to thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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