A systems administrator is creating a playbook to run tasks against a server on a set schedule. Which of the following authentication techniques should the systems administrator use within the playboo

The correct answer is C. Create a service account on the server.. A service account is a special type of account that is used by applications and services. It has a unique username and password that is not shared with any users. This makes it a more secure option than using the server's root credentials or the administrator's SSO credentials.

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A systems administrator is creating a playbook to run tasks against a server on a set schedule. Which of the following authentication techniques should the systems administrator use within the playbook?

Options

AUse the server's root credentials.
BHard-code the password within the playbook.
CCreate a service account on the server.
DUse the administrator's SSO credentials.

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A
8% (3)
C
89% (32)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

A service account is a special type of account that is used by applications and services. It has a unique username and password that is not shared with any users. This makes it a more secure option than using the server's root credentials or the administrator's SSO credentials.

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#service accounts#automation authentication#playbooks#least privilege

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