--- layout: docs page_title: Internals description: >- This section covers the internals of Vault and explains technical details of Vaults operation. --- # Vault Internals This section covers the internals of Vault and explains the technical details of how Vault functions, its architecture and security properties. -> **Note:** Knowledge of Vault internals is recommended but not required to use Vault. However, if you're operating Vault, we recommend understanding the internals.