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ConfigMap vs Secret
Difference between ConfigMap and Secret in Kubernetes?
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Quick interview answer
ConfigMaps store non-sensitive config as key/value. Secrets store sensitive data (base64-encoded by default — not encryption at rest unless configured). Mount as env or volumes; prefer external secret managers for production (AWS SM, Azure Key Vault).
Detailed answer
ConfigMaps store non-sensitive config as key/value. Secrets store sensitive data (base64-encoded by default — not encryption at rest unless configured). Mount as env or volumes; prefer external secret managers for production (AWS SM, Azure Key Vault).
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