HashiCorp Exam HCVA0-003 Topic 7 Question 2 Discussion

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As a best practice, the root token should be stored in which of the following ways?

AShould be revoked and never stored after initial setup

BShould be stored in configuration automation tooling

CShould be stored in another password safe

DShould be stored in Vault

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Suggested Answer: A

The root token is the initial token created when initializing Vault. It has unlimited privileges and can perform any operation in Vault. As a best practice, the root token should be revoked and never stored after initial setup. This is because the root token is a single point of failure and a potential security risk if it is compromised or leaked. Instead of using the root token, Vault operators should create other tokens with appropriate policies and roles that allow them to perform their tasks. If a new root token is needed in an emergency, the vault operator generate-root command can be used to create one on-the-fly with the consent of a quorum of unseal key holders. Reference: Tokens | Vault | HashiCorp Developer, Generate root tokens using unseal keys | Vault | HashiCorp Developer

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Miles

5 days ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned storing sensitive tokens in a password safe, so maybe option C is correct?

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Stephania

11 days ago

I think the root token should be revoked after setup, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best practice.

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Jacqueline

16 days ago

I remember discussing this in class. The root token should never be stored after the initial setup - it should be revoked and destroyed to minimize the risk of unauthorized access. That's the safest option.

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Malcom

22 days ago

Okay, I've got this. The root token should be stored in Vault, which is a secure password management tool designed for this purpose. That's the most robust and recommended approach.

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Lashon

27 days ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the root token is important, but I'm not sure of the best way to store it securely. I'll have to review my notes and think it through.

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Sage

1 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about best practices for storing sensitive information. I'll need to think carefully about the options and choose the one that aligns with security principles.

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Annamaria

6 months ago

D all the way! Vault is practically a requirement these days. If you're not using it, you're doing it wrong.

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Dorethea

6 months ago

I dunno, man. Shouldn't we just delete the root token and start fresh? A seems like the safest bet to me.

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Freeman

5 months ago

I think storing it in a password safe is also a good option for security.

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Terina

5 months ago

C) Should be stored in another password safe

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Lashawnda

5 months ago

Yeah, that's the best practice. We should delete it and not store it.

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Daren

5 months ago

A) Should be revoked and never stored after initial setup

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Tamesha

6 months ago

I'd go with D. Vault is the industry standard for this kind of thing. Anything else is just asking for trouble.

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Yvette

4 months ago

Revoking it after initial setup seems like a hassle.

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Michel

5 months ago

I think storing it in another password safe could also work.

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Jamie

5 months ago

I agree, storing it in Vault is the safest option.

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Billye

6 months ago

B seems like a reasonable option too. As long as the config tooling is properly secured, it could work.

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Orville

6 months ago

D) Should be stored in Vault

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Melvin

6 months ago

C) Should be stored in another password safe

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Armanda

6 months ago

B) Should be stored in configuration automation tooling

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Dwight

6 months ago

I believe it should be stored in another password safe for added security.

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Carrol

7 months ago

I agree with Sang, storing it in Vault provides secure access control.

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Sang

7 months ago

I think the root token should be stored in Vault.

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Anthony

7 months ago

Definitely D. Vault is the way to go for secure storage of sensitive tokens.

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Blair

5 months ago

Vault provides a secure way to manage and store sensitive tokens like the root token.

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Lawana

5 months ago

I always make sure to follow best practices when it comes to storing sensitive information.

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Lashawnda

5 months ago

It's important to keep sensitive tokens like the root token in a secure location.

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Joesph

6 months ago

I agree, storing the root token in Vault is the most secure option.

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Nadine

6 months ago

Vault provides a secure way to manage and store sensitive tokens like the root token.

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Luz

6 months ago

I always make sure to follow best practices when it comes to storing sensitive information.

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Dorinda

6 months ago

It's important to keep sensitive tokens like the root token in a secure location.

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Brittni

7 months ago

I agree, storing the root token in Vault is the most secure option.

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