Getting Started with HashiCorp Nomad - Demo - Secure Nomad with ACLs

This video tutorial covers the process of enabling and configuring ACLs in Nomad environments. It begins with an introduction to ACLs and proceeds to demonstrate how to configure server A by editing the configuration file. The tutorial then explains how to bootstrap the ACL system, obtain a bootstrap token, and use it for authentication. Finally, it recaps the steps involved in configuring and using ACLs in Nomad.

What is the first step in enabling ACLs on a Nomad server?

• Setting the Nomad token environment variable

• Restarting the Nomad service

• Editing the configuration file

• Running the 'Nomad ACL Bootstrap' command

Why is it important to securely store the bootstrap token?

• It is needed to restart the Nomad service

• It is necessary for server node communication

• It is used to authenticate commands with ACLs enabled

• It is required for future ACL configurations

What command is used to generate the bootstrap token in Nomad?

• Nomad ACL Enable

• Nomad ACL Bootstrap

• Nomad Token Generate

• Nomad Service Restart

How do you set the Nomad token for command authentication?

• Restarting the Nomad service

• Using the 'export' command to set an environment variable

• Running the 'Nomad ACL Bootstrap' command

• By editing the configuration file

What happens if the Nomad token is not set when running a command?

• The server restarts automatically

• A permission denied error occurs

• The command is ignored

• The command executes successfully