@Marvin What are the best practices for storing mysql connection string secrets (host, port, user, password). Is it to create a separate secret block for each one of these parameters?

It appears that there are no specific issues or best practices documented for storing MySQL connection string secrets in Prefect on GitHub. However, from the Prefect documentation, the common approach to handling secrets includes: 1. Using Secret Blocks: Prefect recommends managing sensitive information like connection strings through its Secret block system. 2. Environment Variables: For simple scenarios, environment variables can be used to store and access these secrets securely. Looking at these methods, here's a practical recommendation for MySQL connection strings: - Single Secret Block: It's generally best to store the entire connection string in a single secret block. This maintains simplicity and ensures that all parts of the connection string are kept together.

python
  from prefect.blocks.system import Secret

  mysql_connection_string = Secret.load("mysql_connection_string").get()

- Environment Variables: Another secure practice is to use environment variables.

bash
  export MYSQL_CONNECTION_STRING='<mysql://user:password@host:port/dbname>'

In your Prefect code, access it as:

python
  import os

  connection_string = os.getenv('MYSQL_CONNECTION_STRING')

For more detailed instructions, you can refer directly to the Prefect Secrets Documentation. If your organization has higher compliance requirements, consider using a dedicated secrets management service like AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, or Azure Key Vault in conjunction with Prefect. Always evaluate the sensitivity of your data and choose the method that best fits your security and operational needs. Would you like specific code examples on integrating any of these methods in a flow?