HashiCorp Certified - Vault Associate Course - Storage Backends

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at configuring storage backends for Vault, focusing on both open-source and enterprise options. It covers the evolution of integrated storage, comparing it with console, and discusses the various storage backend options available, including Azure, S3, and Raft. The tutorial explains how storage backends function within Vault clusters, emphasizing high availability and replication. It also offers guidance on choosing the right storage backend based on production needs and HashiCorp support, and details the configuration process for popular options like console and integrated storage.

What is a key consideration when choosing a storage backend for open source Vault users?

• The backend should be the most popular option.

• The backend should be the newest technology.

• The backend should be the cheapest available.

• The backend should align with the user's environment and comfort level.

Which version of Vault made integrated storage comparable to console in terms of features?

• Vault 1.4

• Vault 1.7

• Vault 1.2

• Vault 1.6

In a Vault cluster, how do multiple nodes interact with the storage backend?

• Nodes do not use a storage backend.

• Nodes share a single storage backend per cluster.

• Each node uses a different storage backend.

• Each node has its own storage backend.

What is the primary method of replication in Enterprise Vault clusters?

• Direct communication between storage backends.

• Using a third-party replication tool.

• Using APIs between the vault nodes.

• Manual data transfer between nodes.

What should be considered first when choosing a storage backend for production?

• Whether it supports high availability.

• The popularity of the backend.

• The cost of the backend.

• The color of the user interface.

Which storage backend options are supported by HashiCorp Technical Support for Enterprise Vault?

• Google Cloud Spanner and etcd

• Console and Raft

• S3 and DynamoDB

• MySQL and Postgres

What is the protocol used by both console and integrated storage?

• SMTP

• FTP

• Raft

• HTTP

What is a necessary security measure when using console as a storage backend?

• Disabling all network access.

• Using console ACLs.

• Using a single node setup.

• Running in dev mode.

What is the purpose of the 'cloud auto join' feature in integrated storage?

• To increase storage capacity.

• To disable node replication.

• To automatically join nodes to a cluster based on tags.

• To manually add nodes to a cluster.

Where is the storage backend configured in Vault?

• In the storage stanza of the configuration file.

• In the user interface.

• In the security settings.

• In the network settings.