Introduction to Docker Secrets

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title: Secrets
description: Use sensitive information in containers securely
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A secret is a piece of data, such as a password, SSH private key, SSL
certificate, or anything that should not be transmitted over a network or
stored unencrypted in a Dockerfile or in your application's source code.

Docker provides specially designated features for managing secrets.

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Title: Introduction to Docker Secrets

Summary

Docker secrets are a secure way to manage sensitive data like passwords and keys. They prevent exposing sensitive information in Dockerfiles or source code by providing designated features for managing this type of data.