.NET Core Microservices - Identity Server Terms

The video tutorial introduces key concepts related to identity servers, focusing on clients, API resources, identity resources, and the types of tokens used for authentication and access. It explains how clients interact with identity servers to request tokens, the role of API and identity resources, and the differences between identity and access tokens. The tutorial concludes by preparing viewers for practical application in the next video.

What is the primary role of a client in an identity server setup?

• To request tokens for authentication or resource access

• To provide user interfaces

• To manage API resources

• To store user data

Which type of resource contains user information like name and email?

• Client resource

• Identity resource

• API resource

• Token resource

What is the main purpose of an access token?

• To authorize access to an API resource

• To authenticate a user

• To encrypt data

• To store user preferences

What information does an identity token typically contain?

• API resource details

• Access permissions

• User authentication outcome and identity data

• Client configuration settings

How does an API use access tokens?

• To manage client registrations

• To store user preferences

• To authorize access to its data and functionality

• To encrypt data