Learn how HCP Boundary replaces VPNs and SSH bastions with identity-based, credential-free access to dynamic infrastructure, and get an overview of what you will build in this getting started series.
2min
Compare HCP Boundary and Boundary Community Edition
Compare HCP Boundary and Boundary Community Edition features side by side, including credential injection, session recording, automatic upgrades, and managed infrastructure support.
10min
Install Boundary clients
Install the Boundary CLI, Boundary Desktop Client, and Client Agent on macOS, Windows, or Linux to manage HCP Boundary or Boundary Enterprise clusters and connect to targets.
2min
Deploy an HCP Boundary cluster
Deploy a production-ready HCP Boundary cluster in minutes by logging into the HCP Portal, selecting a tier, and configuring an administrator account.
4min
Access HCP Boundary
Access your HCP Boundary cluster using the Boundary Admin UI or CLI, create your first org scope, and export the environment variables needed for subsequent tutorials.
8min
Connect to your first target
Configure a TCP target in HCP Boundary, create a project scope, and connect to an Ubuntu host over SSH through a Boundary session using the CLI or Admin UI.
8min
Broker static credentials to your first target
Configure a static credential store in HCP Boundary, store a username and password credential, and broker those credentials to a client when they connect to a TCP target over SSH.
6min
Connect with the Desktop Client or Client Agent
Use the Boundary Desktop Client or Client Agent to browse available targets, start sessions, and connect to hosts through HCP Boundary without managing connection details manually.