Introduction to Authentication Protocols
The authentication protocols available when setting up VPN or dial-up connections include the following:
- PAP
- SPAP
- CHAP
- MS-CHAP version 1 (MS-CHAPv1)
- MS-CHAP version 2 (MS-CHAPv2)
SPAP and MS-CHAPv1 are no longer supported by Windows Server 2008 R2 for authentication protocols for PPP-based connections. We will continue to discuss these protocols so that you have an understanding of them for older operating systems and clients.
The sheer number of authentication protocol choices means that it’s quite easy to miss the subtleties inherent within each choice and version. It is important that you understand ...
Get MCTS Windows Server® 2008 R2 Complete: Study Guide now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
