Use Hashicorp's Vault to Dynamically Create Mysql Credentials

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:26:01 +0000

Passwords are a necessary evil to keep bandits from running away with your confidential data. We’ve come up with various strategies to manage these secrets, such as:

Using one password for all of your stuff so you don’t forget it.
Use a password vault to store a unique password for each of your logins.
Use a few passwords in a pattern you can remember.
Write down your password on a sticky note and attach it to your monitor.

Now, not all of these practices are good but you get the idea.

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Use Hashicorp's Vault to Dynamically Create Mysql Credentials