How does a tenant admin authenticate their identity in a StorageGRID environment?

In a StorageGRID environment, tenant administrators authenticate their identity through a username and password. This method is widely recognized and implemented in various technology platforms, including cloud storage and management systems. Username and password authentication involves the user providing a unique identifier (the username) along with a secret key (the password) to gain authorized access to the StorageGRID services.

This approach ensures that only users with valid credentials can access and manage their data within the environment, thus maintaining security and integrity. It also allows for easily managing user accounts, roles, and permissions within the StorageGRID system.

Using an API key, while valid in many contexts, is more typical for programmatic access rather than direct user authentication. VPN access provides secure connectivity but does not serve as a mechanism to verify user identity. Biometric scans are not standard practices for authentication in a StorageGRID context, as they are less common in cloud storage environments compared to traditional methods like username and password.