Vault is an intricate system with numerous distinct components. This page details the system architecture and hopes to assist Vault users and developers to build a mental model while understanding the theory of operation. Note: This page covers the technical details of Vault. The descriptions and elements contained within are for users that wish to learn about Vault without having to reference the
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