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Install Vault

Install the Vault Helm chart​

The recommended way to run Vault on Kubernetes is via the Helm chart.

Go to the helm values folder in /helm_charts/vault_chart

Add the HashiCorp Helm repository.

 helm repo add hashicorp https://helm.releases.hashicorp.com

Update all the repositories to ensure helm is aware of the latest versions.

helm repo update

Search for all the Vault Helm chart versions and choose a version.

 helm search repo vault --versions

Install the version you chose of the Vault Helm chart in HA mode with integrated storage.

 helm install vault hashicorp/vault \
    --set='server.ha.enabled=true' \
    --set='server.ha.raft.enabled=true' \
    -f vault_values.yaml \
    --version  0.24.0 \
    -n secrets --create-namespace

this the offical documentation on installing vault link

Installing the Vault Helm Chart on Kubernetes​

To run Vault on Kubernetes, it is recommended to use the Helm chart provided by HashiCorp. The following steps outline the process of installing Vault on Kubernetes using the Helm chart:

Step 1: Add HashiCorp Helm Repository​

Add the HashiCorp Helm repository to your local Helm installation by executing the following command:

helm repo add hashicorp https://helm.releases.hashicorp.com

Step 2: Update Helm Repositories​

Update all the repositories to ensure that Helm is aware of the latest available versions of the charts:

helm repo update

Step 3: Choose a Vault Helm Chart Version​

Search for all available versions of the Vault Helm chart and choose the version that suits your requirements. Use the following command to search for available versions:

helm search repo vault --versions

Step 4: Install the Vault Helm Chart​

Install the chosen version of the Vault Helm chart in High Availability (HA) mode with integrated storage. You can use the provided vault_values.yaml file located helm_chart/vault_chart to customize the chart's configuration. Execute the following command to install the Vault Helm chart:

helm install vault hashicorp/vault \
  --set='server.ha.enabled=true' \
  --set='server.ha.raft.enabled=true' \
  -f vault_values.yaml \
  --version 0.24.0 \
  -n secrets --create-namespace

Additional Resources​

For more detailed instructions and information on installing Vault on Kubernetes, you can refer to the official documentation: Kubernetes-Google Cloud GKE Tutorial.

By following these steps, you will be able to successfully install and configure Vault on your Kubernetes cluster using the Helm chart.