Microservices - Authentication and Authorization
You need to design a microservices system that supports offline token validation without contacting a central server. Which auth approach fits best?
You need to design a microservices system that supports offline token validation without contacting a central server. Which auth approach fits best?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand offline token validation needs
Offline validation means microservices verify tokens without calling a central server.Step 2: Identify suitable auth approach
Distributed auth with signed JWT tokens allows local verification using token signature and claims.Final Answer:
Distributed authentication using signed JWT tokens -> Option BQuick Check:
Offline validation = Distributed auth with JWT [OK]
Quick Trick: Offline validation needs signed tokens [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Choosing centralized auth which requires server calls
- Ignoring token refresh frequency
- Removing authentication entirely
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