CheckPoint 156-587 Exam - Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion

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How does Identity Collector connect to Windows Server?

AADQuery is needed for connection

BLDAP connection

CIt uses a PDP demon to connect

Dvia Windows API

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Suggested Answer: D

by Rickie at Jul 13, 2025, 01:09 PM

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Frank

3 months ago

Not sure about that, I thought it was via Windows API.

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Cherry

3 months ago

Wait, PDP demon? That sounds weird.

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Kayleigh

3 months ago

Definitely needs ADQuery for that.

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Erasmo

3 months ago

I agree, LDAP is the way to go!

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Florinda

3 months ago

I think it's LDAP connection!

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Glendora

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards the PDP demon option, but I don’t remember seeing that in the study materials.

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Felice

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought it might be through the Windows API, but I can't recall the specifics.

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Desmond

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about this, and I feel like ADQuery was mentioned as a possible connection method.

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Alita

4 months ago

I think Identity Collector connects using LDAP, but I'm not entirely sure. It seems like a common method for directory services.

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Marya

4 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I know it connects to Windows Server, so the Windows API makes the most sense to me.

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Jennifer

5 months ago

ADQuery for the connection? I don't remember learning about that, so I'm not confident in that answer.

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Glory

5 months ago

The Windows API option sounds right to me, but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything.

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Kathryn

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Roxane

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's LDAP connection, but I'll double-check the notes to make sure.

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Audria

7 months ago

I think it connects via Windows API.

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Ruthann

7 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think ADQuery is needed for the connection.

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Vanesa

7 months ago

I bet the correct answer involves a ouija board and some candles. That's how I'd connect to a Windows server if I were an identity collector.

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Magdalene

6 months ago

B) LDAP connection

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Sharika

7 months ago

A) ADQuery is needed for connection

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Fannie

7 months ago

I believe it uses a PDP demon to connect.

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Irma

7 months ago

I think Identity Collector connects to Windows Server via LDAP connection.

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Annamae

8 months ago

C) It uses a PDP demon to connect? What is a PDP demon? Sounds like something out of a horror movie!

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Lucina

7 months ago

B) LDAP connection

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Flo

7 months ago

A) ADQuery is needed for connection

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Mariko

8 months ago

D) via Windows API - that's gotta be the right answer. Why complicate things with extra tools or protocols when you can just use the built-in Windows APIs?

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Lucille

8 months ago

LDAP connection seems like the way to go here. That's how I've seen identity management tools connect to Windows servers in the past.

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Leontine

7 months ago

Yes, LDAP connection is a reliable way to establish the connection between Identity Collector and Windows Server.

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Royal

7 months ago

I agree, LDAP connection is a common method for connecting Identity Collector to Windows Server.

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