An Azure Files share named share1 is configured for identity-based authentication. User1 connects to share1 from a Windows 10 device using SMB. Which type of token will Azure Files use to authorize the request?
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Correct answer: Kerberos.
Why this is the answer
When an Azure Files share is configured for identity-based authentication and accessed via SMB from a Windows client, it leverages Kerberos for authentication and authorization. This is because SMB (Server Message Block) is a network file sharing protocol that integrates natively with Active Directory (either on-premises AD DS or Azure AD DS) for authentication, and Kerberos is the primary authentication protocol used in these environments. OAuth 2.0 and JWT are commonly used for web and API authentication, not typically for SMB file share access. SAML is an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data, often used for single sign-on (SSO) in web applications, but not directly for SMB.
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