Remote Access Authentication Methods

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Authentication methods

The authentication of remote access clients is an important security concern. Authentication methods typically use an authentication protocol that is negotiated during the connection establishment process. The Windows Server 2003 family also supports unauthenticated access.

This section covers:

• EAP

• MS-CHAP

• MS-CHAP version 2

• CHAP

• SPAP

• PAP

• Unauthenticated access