Is this a supported user authentication method for Universal Control Plane? Solution: PAM

The correct answer is B. No. The question asks if PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) is a supported authentication method for Docker Universal Control Plane (UCP).

Submitted by rohit_dlh· Apr 18, 2026Security

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AYes
BNo

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(26 responses)

A
12% (3)
B
88% (23)

Why each option

The question asks if PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) is a supported authentication method for Docker Universal Control Plane (UCP).

AYes

PAM is not among the officially listed or commonly integrated authentication methods for Docker UCP.

BNoCorrect

Docker Universal Control Plane (UCP) does not natively support PAM for user authentication; its supported methods typically include LDAP/AD, SAML, and an internal database.

Concept tested: Docker UCP authentication methods

Source: https://docs.mirantis.com/docker-enterprise/v3.1/ucp/admin/configure-security/authenticate-users/index.html

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#UCP authentication#User management#PAM

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