Boundary is built to manage and authenticate access to systems without sharing credentials. With Kubernetes, you can run Boundary as a set of scalable pods behind a secure ingress. Using Helm streamlines this process, giving you declarative control over every variable: images, replicas, policies, and environment secrets.
Start with the official Hashicorp Boundary Helm Chart. Add it to your charts repository or pull it directly:
helm repo add hashicorp https://helm.releases.hashicorp.com
helm repo update
Create a values.yaml file to define your configuration. Here, you set the controller and worker addresses, TLS parameters, storage backends, and authentication settings. Keep secrets out of the chart with Kubernetes secrets objects. Reference them in your values instead of hardcoding.
Deploy with a simple command:
helm install boundary hashicorp/boundary -f values.yaml
Kubernetes schedules the pods, sets up services, and applies your policies. The Helm Chart structure ensures repeatability. Updates are streamlined—adjust values.yaml, run helm upgrade, and your Boundary access layer evolves without drift.
Common checks after deployment:
- Verify controllers and workers with
kubectl get pods - Confirm your ingress routing and TLS status
- Test role-based access policies using Boundary’s CLI
The combination of Hashicorp Boundary and Helm Charts creates a reproducible, secure access gateway. It aligns with infrastructure-as-code standards and works cleanly with GitOps workflows. No manual patching. No credentials in plaintext.
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