A systems administrator is creating a playbook to run tasks against a server on a set schedule.
Which of the following authentication techniques should the systems administrator use within the playbook?
A systems administrator is creating a playbook to run tasks against a server on a set schedule.
Which of the following authentication techniques should the systems administrator use within the playbook?
When automating tasks with a playbook, using a service account is the most secure and recommended approach. Service accounts are dedicated accounts meant for running specific tasks or services without human interaction. This avoids the security risks associated with using root credentials, hard-coding passwords, or relying on individual administrator's SSO credentials which might change or expire. Service accounts also allow for better auditing and management of permissions specifically for the tasks they are designed to perform.
C is the correct answer.