What type of authentication is supported for managing user accounts in PowerFlex?

Question

Options

• ALDAP
• BTACACS+
• CSAML
• DAll of the above

• A
  7% (3)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  88% (38)

Explanation

PowerFlex supports all three authentication methods - LDAP, TACACS+, and SAML - making D the correct answer. None of the individual options (A, B, or C) are wrong on their own; they're "distractors" only because they're incomplete - choosing any single one excludes the other two valid methods. LDAP provides directory-based authentication, TACACS+ offers centralized network device authentication with granular command authorization, and SAML enables federated/SSO identity management, each serving different enterprise identity infrastructure needs.

Memory tip: Think of PowerFlex as an enterprise-grade platform that must integrate into any corporate environment - so it can't afford to support just one auth standard. When a storage platform targets large data centers, "all of the above" for authentication is almost always the safe bet, because vendor lock-in on identity is a dealbreaker for enterprise buyers.

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