Securely Managing Kubernetes Secrets With ESO & SecretStoreProviders
Manage Kubernetes secrets with ease using External Secrets Operator (ESO) or SecretStoreProviders plugin. ESO supports multiple providers & offers customization, while SecretStoreProviders is lightweight & ideal for Azure/AWS use cases.
In modern cloud-native applications, securely managing sensitive data like API keys, database credentials, and certificates is a top priority. Two powerful tools stand out when integrating secrets into Kubernetes: External Secrets Operator and SecretStoreProviders plugin (for Azure and AWS). Let’s dive into how to use them, their differences, and when to pick one over the other. 🚀 What Is External Secrets Operator? 🤔 The External Secrets Operator (ESO) simplifies secret management in Kubernetes by integrating external secret stores directly into your cluster. Instead of manually cr...