Understanding Kubernetes Authorization — A Beginner’s Guide

What are RBAC and Access Control in Kubernetes?

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In our previous articles on authentication and the kubeconfig file, we explored how to establish trust and authenticate users in a Kubernetes cluster.

However, you may recall encountering an error when trying to perform certain actions, such as running the kubectl get nodes command. This error highlights the importance of authorization in Kubernetes, which controls the permissions and access levels granted to users.

In this article, we will delve into the world of authorization and focus on one of its key components: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). By understanding RBAC, we can enable fine-grained control over user permissions and ensure secure operations within the cluster.

Now, let’s delve deeper into the RBAC authorization mode and its key involved api objects.

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