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2V0-622 · Question #34
2V0-622 Question #34: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: VMware Security Token Service. The VMware Security Token Service (STS) is the SSO component that issues SAML tokens used to authenticate users and services across vSphere.
Section 1 – Configure and Administer vSphere 6.5 Security
Question
Which VMware Single Sign-On component issues Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) tokens?
Options
- AVMware Security Token Service
- BAdministration Server
- CVMware Directory Service
- DIdentity Management Service
Explanation
The VMware Security Token Service (STS) is the SSO component that issues SAML tokens used to authenticate users and services across vSphere.
Common mistakes.
- B. The Administration Server provides the management interface for configuring SSO but does not perform token issuance.
- C. VMware Directory Service (vmdir) is an LDAP-compatible store that holds SSO configuration and user data but does not issue SAML tokens.
- D. The Identity Management Service handles querying identity sources for user and group lookups but is not responsible for generating or issuing SAML tokens.
Concept tested. VMware SSO Security Token Service SAML token issuance
Topics
#Single Sign-On#SAML tokens#Security Token Service#SSO components
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