CLI Tool
Definition
A CLI (Command Line Interface) Tool is a software application used to interact with a computer program by typing commands into a console or terminal. CLI tools are often used for automation, scripting, and managing system configurations due to their ability to be easily integrated into scripts and pipelines. They are favored in DevOps and system administration for their efficiency and the control they offer over system operations.
Secure Settings Example
# Example of a secure CLI configuration for a Kubernetes context
kubectl config set-context secure-context --cluster=secure-cluster --user=secure-user --namespace=secure-namespace
kubectl config set-credentials secure-user --client-certificate=/path/to/cert.pem --client-key=/path/to/key.pem
kubectl config set-cluster secure-cluster --server=https://secure-cluster.example.com --certificate-authority=/path/to/ca.pem
Insecure Settings Example
# Example of an insecure CLI configuration for a Kubernetes context
kubectl config set-context insecure-context --cluster=insecure-cluster --user=insecure-user
kubectl config set-credentials insecure-user --username=admin --password=admin123
kubectl config set-cluster insecure-cluster --server=http://insecure-cluster.example.com