- EXTERNAL
EXTERNAL
uses external authentication (like LDAP) when user/password defined. Specific external authentication is configured on server. If TLS is defined, sends clear password on node login via TLS. Will raise exception if TLS is not defined.
- INTERNAL
INTERNAL
uses internal authentication only when user/password defined. Hashed password is stored on the server. Do not send clear password. This is the default.
- PKI
PKI
allows authentication and authorization based on a certificate. No user name or password needs to be configured. Requires TLS and a client certificate. Requires server version 5.7.0+