SK0-003 · Question #802
Which of the following is used for managing users in a client/server environment?
The correct answer is A. LDAP. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is an industry-standard protocol specifically designed for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information, commonly used for centralized user management and authentication.
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Which of the following is used for managing users in a client/server environment?
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- ALDAP
- BDNS
- CWeb
- DProxy
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Why each option
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is an industry-standard protocol specifically designed for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information, commonly used for centralized user management and authentication.
LDAP provides a standardized method for clients to query and modify directory services, which store user accounts, passwords, groups, and other authentication information in a client/server environment. Services like Microsoft Active Directory and OpenLDAP use LDAP for managing user identities and access control.
DNS is primarily used for resolving domain names to IP addresses and does not directly manage user accounts or authentication.
"Web" refers to a collection of interconnected documents and resources on the internet and is not a protocol for managing users.
A proxy server acts as an intermediary for network requests, primarily for security, caching, or access control, not for direct user account management.
Concept tested: Directory services protocol for user management
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/ad/about-lightweight-directory-access-protocol
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