What kind of authentication do Snowpipe REST endpoints use?
A.
OAuth
B.
Key-based
C.
Username and password
D.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
The Answer Is:
B
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Snowpipe uses key-based authentication for its REST endpoints. This involves generating and using a key pair (public and private keys) to securely authenticate API requests.
Generate Key Pair:Generate a public and private key pair.
Register Public Key:Register the public key with the Snowflake user that will be making the API requests.
Authenticate Requests:Use the private key to sign API requests sent to Snowpipe REST endpoints.