AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Kubernetes Service Accounts

The video tutorial explains the role of the API server in hosting and managing service accounts in Kubernetes. It discusses two primary authentication methods: using a service account or a regular user account. The service account credentials are stored in Kubernetes secrets, while regular user credentials are managed by Azure Active Directory. The tutorial highlights the importance of these authentication methods for secure communication between pods and the API server.

What is the primary role of the API server in Kubernetes regarding service accounts?

• To manage network traffic

• To host and manage service accounts

• To store application data

• To provide user interfaces

How are service accounts stored in Kubernetes?

• In a database

• In Kubernetes secrets on the API server

• In a cloud storage

• In a local file system

What are the two methods of authentication in Kubernetes?

• OAuth and SAML

• SSH and API key

• Service account and regular user account

• LDAP and Kerberos

Who typically uses a regular user account in Kubernetes?

• Automated scripts

• External applications

• Developers and administrators

• System processes

Which service provides identity management for regular user accounts in Kubernetes?

• Kubernetes API server

• Azure Active Directory

• Google Cloud Identity

• AWS IAM