Getting Started with HashiCorp Nomad - Securing Nomad

The video tutorial covers securing Nomad environments, emphasizing the importance of configuring TLS encryption, enabling ACLs, and avoiding the use of root users. It discusses the default security settings, which are not secure, and outlines minimal security tasks to protect production environments. The tutorial also introduces namespaces, explaining their role in isolating workloads and managing access across teams or projects.

What is the default state of TLS encryption in Nomad when first downloaded?

• Disabled and not configured

• Enabled and configured

• Disabled but configured

• Enabled but not configured

Which feature is used in Nomad Enterprise to provide additional policies and functions?

• Gossip encryption

• Namespaces

• Sentinel policies

• Resource quotas

What is the role of ACLs in Nomad?

• To manage network traffic

• To control access and permissions

• To enhance data storage

• To improve user interface

Why is it recommended to create an unprivileged user for running the Nomad service?

• To reduce costs

• To simplify configuration

• To improve security

• To enhance performance

What is a recommended practice for managing Nomad servers or clients?

• Regularly update the root user

• Use immutable infrastructure

• Allow unrestricted SSH access

• Disable all security features

What is the primary purpose of using namespaces in Nomad?

• To simplify user interface

• To enhance network speed

• To isolate and manage different teams or projects

• To increase storage capacity

How do namespaces help in managing job IDs in Nomad?

• They prevent job ID duplication entirely

• They require unique job IDs across all namespaces

• They allow duplicate job IDs within the same namespace

• They allow duplicate job IDs across different namespaces