What is the purpose of configuring SSO credential mapping in Citrix ADC? (Select all that apply)

Question

Options

• ATo map user credentials to LDAP attributes for authentication
• BTo configure SSL certificate settings for secure logon
• CTo enable Single Sign-On (SSO) for applications
• DTo map user credentials to RADIUS attributes for authentication

• A
  86% (19)
• B
  5% (1)
• D
  9% (2)

Explanation

Configuring SSO credential mapping in Citrix ADC serves two core purposes: mapping user credentials to LDAP attributes (A) so the ADC can translate authentication identities into directory-readable form, and enabling Single Sign-On for downstream applications (C) so users authenticate once and are silently passed through to backend resources. These two goals are inherently linked - the credential mapping is the mechanism that makes SSO work by ensuring the right identity attributes flow to the right applications.

Why B is wrong: SSL certificate configuration is a separate concern handled under SSL profile or virtual server settings, not SSO credential mapping policies.

Why D is wrong: RADIUS is an authentication protocol used for verifying credentials (e.g., MFA), not an attribute store that SSO mapping targets - LDAP/Active Directory is the directory service where user attributes live.

Memory tip: Think "SSO mapping = LDAP + Login passthrough." The ADC needs to find your identity in a directory (LDAP) and then carry it forward (SSO) - everything else (SSL certs, RADIUS) belongs to different configuration layers.

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