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Kubernetes ServiceAccounts

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Christopher Adamson
Feb 16, 2025
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Kubernetes ServiceAccounts are a mechanism that allows you to provide fine-grained access controls for workloads running in your Kubernetes cluster. Let’s look at what ServiceAccounts are, how they work, and how to use them effectively.

What is a ServiceAccount?

In Kubernetes, ServiceAccounts are used to provide an identity to pods. This identity can then…

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