# Script: renew.sh vcert renew --cert myapp.crt --key myapp.key --out-dir ./certs kubectl create secret tls myapp-tls --cert=./certs/myapp.crt --key=./certs/myapp.key --dry-run=client -o yaml | kubectl apply -f - Deploy as a Kubernetes CronJob (e.g., run every 5 days for a 7-day cert). In enterprise setups, the VMware CA can forward requests to a Venafi TPP server. vCert transparently supports this. Just set the appropriate policy name:
In the modern software-defined data center, certificates are the unsung heroes of security. They authenticate workloads, encrypt data in transit, and establish trust between microservices. However, managing the lifecycle of these certificates—especially in ephemeral Kubernetes or VM environments—is a notorious operational headache. vmware vcert tool
Enter . This CLI tool is designed to simplify the generation, signing, and retrieval of X.509 certificates from a centralized VMware Certificate Authority (CA). # Script: renew
volumes: - name: tls secret: secretName: myapp-tls - name: ca configMap: name: ca-bundle Because vCert supports short-lived certs, automate renewal before expiry: Just set the appropriate policy name: In the