How does the instance updates feature work when using the Vault Secrets Operator?

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:

The Vault Secrets Operator (VSO) uses event notifications for instant updates. The Vault documentation states:

"Vault Secrets Operator (VSO) supports instant updates for VaultStaticSecrets by subscribing to event notifications from Vault. This allows the Vault Secrets Operator to receive real-time updates and changes to secrets, ensuring that the application always has access to the latest secret values without the need for manual intervention."

—Vault Secrets Operator: Instant Updates

D: Correct. Subscribing to Vault’s event notifications enables real-time updates.

A: Audit logs track actions, not real-time updates.

B: Constant validation isn’t the mechanism; it’s notification-driven.

C: Continuous init containers are inefficient and not used by VSO.