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Which component in Kubernetes stores Secrets in plain text by default?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Kubernetes - Secrets
Which component in Kubernetes stores Secrets in plain text by default?
Aetcd
Bkubelet
Ckube-proxy
DAPI Server
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify where Secrets are stored

    Kubernetes stores all cluster data, including Secrets, in etcd.

  2. Step 2: Confirm default storage format

    By default, etcd stores Secrets as plain text unless encryption is enabled.

  3. Final Answer:

    etcd -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Secrets storage location = etcd [OK]
Quick Trick: Secrets live in etcd by default, unencrypted [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing API Server with storage
  • Thinking kubelet stores Secrets
  • Assuming kube-proxy handles Secrets

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