[Solved] You configured Kafka client with:security.protocol=SSL ssl.truststore.location=/path/truststore.jks ssl.truststore.password=wrongpassThe client fails to connect. What is the likely cause? | Kafka

Kafka - Security

You configured Kafka client with:

security.protocol=SSL
ssl.truststore.location=/path/truststore.jks
ssl.truststore.password=wrongpass

The client fails to connect. What is the likely cause?

Asecurity.protocol should be PLAINTEXT for SSL

BIncorrect truststore password prevents SSL handshake

CMissing keystore location causes failure

DTruststore password is optional and ignored

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand truststore password role
The truststore password unlocks certificates needed to verify the broker.
Step 2: Effect of wrong truststore password
Wrong password blocks access to certificates, causing SSL handshake failure and connection refusal.
Final Answer:
Incorrect truststore password prevents SSL handshake -> Option B
Quick Check:
Wrong truststore password blocks connection = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Truststore password must be correct for SSL handshake [OK]

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