HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate Certification

Assess Vault Tokens

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In this article, we delve into Vault tokens—the foundational authentication mechanism in HashiCorp Vault. Regardless of the configured auth method (AppRole, LDAP, AWS, etc.), Vault uses tokens to represent identities and enforce access control. Given their critical role, we'll cover seven essential objectives for assessing Vault tokens, aligned with Objective 3 of the HashiCorp Vault Associate exam.

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Vault Token Essentials

Vault tokens carry policies that define permissions, grant access to secrets, and are central to audit logging. Effective token management helps maintain a secure and compliant Vault deployment.

ObjectiveDescription
1Describe what a Vault token is and its components
2Differentiate between service and batch tokens
3Explain the root token’s uses and lifecycle
4Define token accessors and their use cases
5Explain time-to-live (TTL) and renewal mechanics
6Distinguish orphan, periodic, service, and other token types
7Select the appropriate token type based on operational requirements

Let’s begin with our first topic: understanding the anatomy and functionality of a Vault token.

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