HashiCorp Vault 201 – Vault for Apps in Kubernetes
Learn how to integrate HashiCorp Vault with Kubernetes applications using various deployment patterns including sidecar injection, CSI providers, and GitOps workflows.
Why This Course is Different
Get everything you need to master platform engineering and advance your career
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate while gaining real-world skills that go beyond traditional certification prep
Hands-on Labs
0 practical labs with real-world scenarios in pre-configured cloud environments
Expert-Led
Learn from Sam Gabrail, Former HashiCorp Sr. Solutions Engineer with 15+ years experience
Community Support
Join our community where members help each other and collaborate on learning
What You'll Master
Deploy and configure Vault in Kubernetes environments
Implement Vault Agent sidecar injection patterns
Use Vault CSI Provider for secrets management
Integrate Vault with GitOps workflows using ArgoCD
Deploy Vault-integrated applications in OpenShift
Apply best practices for Vault and Kubernetes integration
Course Curriculum
SECTION 1 – COURSE INTRODUCTION
Learn about course introduction
- •Important Note on Lab Environments
- •Vault for Apps in K8s Course Intro
- •Code Repository
- •Community
SECTION 2 – TEST ENVIRONMENT SETUP
Learn about test environment setup
- •Kubernetes using Docker Desktop
- •Lab03b – Prepare Vault for the School App
- •Lab02 – Deploy the School App in K8s
- •Test Environment Setup AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 3 – RUNNING VAULT IN KUBERNETES
Learn about running vault in kubernetes
- •Lab03a – Install Vault via Helm
- •Lab03b – Prepare Vault for the School App
- •Lab03b – Prepare Vault for the School App
SECTION 4 – THE VAULT AGENT SIDECAR INJECTOR
Learn about the vault agent sidecar injector
- •Lab04a – School App Example with the Vault Agent Sidecar Injector
- •Lab07d – Deploy the School App with ArgoCD and Vault Injector
- •Vault Agent Templates
- •Lab04b – Vault Agent Template for Vault Unaware Apps
- •I need your help
- •The Vault Agent Sidecar Injector AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 5 – THE VAULT CSI PROVIDER
Learn about the vault csi provider
- •The Vault CSI Provider Overview
- •Lab06d – School App Example with ArgoCD and the Vault CSI Provider
- •The Vault CSI Provider AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 6 – VAULT IN A GITOPS MODEL WITH ARGOCD
Learn about vault in a gitops model with argocd
- •Intro to GitOps with ArgoCD
- •Lab06a – ArgoCD Setup
- •Lab06d – School App Example with ArgoCD and the Vault CSI Provider
- •Lab07d – Deploy the School App with ArgoCD and Vault Injector
- •Lab07d – Deploy the School App with ArgoCD and Vault Injector
- •Vault in a GitOps Model with ArgoCD AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 7 – VAULT IN OPENSHIFT
Learn about vault in openshift
- •Lab07a – Install Code Ready Containers (OpenShift dev)
- •Lab07b – Install Vault and ArgoCD into OpenShift
- •Lab07c – Use the ArgoCD Vault Plugin
- •Lab07d – Deploy the School App with ArgoCD and Vault Injector
SECTION 8 – BONUS
Learn about bonus
- •Vault Automatic Backup to AWS S3
SECTION 9 – COURSE WRAP-UP
Learn about course wrap-up
- •Closing Remarks
- •I’d like to hear from you
- •I need your help
Course Features
Hands-on Labs
Lots of hands-on labs to learn by doing
Join our Community
Community support to ask questions and collaborate
Test Your Knowledge
Quizzes to help you grasp the material well
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Hi there, I'm Sam
I'm a husband and father of two wonderful boys. I'm also very passionate 🔥 about all things technology. From when I was 10, I had a dream to become a computer 💻 engineer one day. Here I am today living the dream!
Thanks for visiting TeKanAid Academy. My goal is to teach you all things DevOps. Below are some of the things I've done over the years. I'm confident that I can help you achieve your dreams too.
- 15+ years of experience in various Information Technology fields from Telecommunications, Computer Networks, Digital Transformation, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and IoT
- President of TeKanAid Solutions Inc. building online content in the DevOps space
- Previous – Sr. Solutions Engineer at HashiCorp
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