HashiCorp Certified - Vault Associate Course - Periodic Tokens

The video tutorial explains periodic tokens, which are useful for applications that cannot handle token regeneration. It covers the creation of periodic tokens using either a root token or pseudo privileges. Periodic tokens have a TTL but no maximum TTL, allowing them to be renewed indefinitely. The tutorial demonstrates how to create a periodic token using the CLI, assign policies, and check token properties.

What is a periodic token primarily used for?

• Applications that can handle frequent token changes

• Long-running services that cannot handle token regeneration

• Short-lived applications

• Temporary user access

What is a unique feature of periodic tokens compared to other tokens?

• They are only valid for a day

• They require no permissions to create

• They can be renewed indefinitely

• They have a fixed expiration time

Which command is used to create a periodic token in the CLI?

• vault token delete

• vault token generate

• vault token renew

• vault token create

What does a Max TTL of 0 indicate for a periodic token?

• The token cannot be renewed

• The token has a limited lifespan

• The token has no maximum expiration time

• The token is invalid

What must be done to ensure a periodic token does not expire?

• Renew it before its TTL expires

• Delete and recreate it daily

• Assign multiple policies to it

• Use it at least once every hour