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title: Secrets
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# Secrets

Secrets are sensitive pieces of information that must be protected:

* Cephx Keys: Stored typically in keyrings (/etc/ceph/ceph.client.admin.keyring, etc.) on relevant nodes or within Juju’s configuration.
* TLS Certificates & Keys: For RGW HTTPS, Ceph Dashboard, and potentially Messenger v2 encryption. Securely store private keys with restricted permissions.
* RGW User Keys: S3/Swift access and secret keys. Manage these carefully; treat them like passwords.

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