SK0-004 · Question #114
Which of the following server types is commonly used for authentication and credential storage?
The correct answer is B. Directory server. A directory server stores user credentials and provides centralized authentication services for a network.
Question
Which of the following server types is commonly used for authentication and credential storage?
Options
- AFile server
- BDirectory server
- CWeb server
- DDNS server
How the community answered
(51 responses)- A4% (2)
- B92% (47)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A directory server stores user credentials and provides centralized authentication services for a network.
A file server stores and shares files over a network but does not manage authentication or credential storage.
A directory server, such as one running LDAP or Microsoft Active Directory, stores user accounts, passwords, and group policies in a hierarchical database. It serves as the authoritative source for authentication requests, allowing services and systems to verify user identities against a centralized credential store. This makes it the standard server type for identity and access management.
A web server delivers HTTP/HTTPS content to clients and does not provide authentication or credential storage services.
A DNS server maps hostnames to IP addresses and does not store or validate user credentials.
Concept tested: Directory server role in authentication and identity
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/get-started/virtual-dc/active-directory-domain-services-overview
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