350-601 Storage Network Practice Question
Which iSCSI authentication method provides mutual authentication between initiator and target using a shared secret?
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Why each option matters
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CHAP
CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) can be configured for one-way or mutual authentication. Mutual CHAP authenticates both sides using a shared secret.
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Kerberos
Why it's wrong here
Kerberos is not typically used for iSCSI authentication.
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CHAP
Why this is correct
CHAP can provide mutual authentication in iSCSI.
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IPsec
Why it's wrong here
IPsec provides encryption, not iSCSI-specific authentication.
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RADIUS
Why it's wrong here
RADIUS is an authentication server, not an iSCSI-specific method.
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