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Google Professional Cloud Database Engineer Exam - Topic 11 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for Google's Professional Cloud Database Engineer exam
Question #: 45
Topic #: 11
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You are a DBA of Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL. You want the applications to have password-less authentication for read and write access to the database. Which authentication mechanism should you use?

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Yasuko
3 months ago
Built-in auth (D) is outdated, stick with A!
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Krissy
3 months ago
Wait, can you really do password-less with IAM? Sounds too good to be true.
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Kristin
3 months ago
IAM authentication (A) is super convenient!
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Lillian
4 months ago
I disagree, Managed AD (B) might be better for enterprise setups.
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Ahmed
4 months ago
A is the way to go for password-less access!
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Justine
4 months ago
I feel like the built-in PostgreSQL authentication is more traditional, but it probably requires passwords, so it might not be the answer here.
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Willow
4 months ago
Cloud SQL federated queries sound familiar, but I can't recall if they support password-less authentication.
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Afton
4 months ago
I remember practicing with a question about using Managed Active Directory for authentication, but I don't think that's password-less.
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Sharan
5 months ago
I think IAM authentication might be the right choice since it allows for password-less access, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Leatha
5 months ago
Based on the requirements, IAM authentication seems like the most appropriate solution. It allows for password-less access and should integrate well with the Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL environment.
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Gertude
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the options. I'll need to research the differences between IAM, Managed Active Directory, and the other choices to determine the best approach.
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Arlene
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to review the details of the different authentication mechanisms to decide which one is the best fit.
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Glory
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I think the answer is IAM authentication since it allows password-less access to the database.
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Gianna
5 months ago
IAM authentication sounds like the way to go here. It's a secure and convenient option for providing password-less access to the database.
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Shanda
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'd want to make sure I understand all the key stakeholders and their requirements before jumping in.
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Walker
9 months ago
IAM authentication? Sounds like something from a spy movie. I'm more of a 'keep it simple' kind of guy.
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Elli
8 months ago
But built-in authentication is simpler and more straightforward.
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Bettye
8 months ago
IAM authentication is secure and easy to manage.
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Carmelina
8 months ago
D) Use PostgreSQL database's built-in authentication.
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Heidy
8 months ago
IAM authentication is secure and easy to manage.
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Virgie
9 months ago
A) Use Identity and Access Management (IAM) authentication.
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Sharen
9 months ago
D) Use PostgreSQL database's built-in authentication.
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Horace
9 months ago
A) Use Identity and Access Management (IAM) authentication.
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Xochitl
10 months ago
Ah, the good old PostgreSQL authentication. Classic and reliable, just the way I like it!
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Jame
8 months ago
D) Use PostgreSQL database's built-in authentication.
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Alesia
9 months ago
B) Use Managed Active Directory authentication.
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Goldie
9 months ago
A) Use Identity and Access Management (IAM) authentication.
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Rodolfo
9 months ago
D) Use PostgreSQL database's built-in authentication.
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Iluminada
9 months ago
B) Use Managed Active Directory authentication.
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Vinnie
10 months ago
A) Use Identity and Access Management (IAM) authentication.
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Sheridan
10 months ago
Federated queries? Hmm, that sounds like overkill for my use case. I'll pass.
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Cora
10 months ago
Managed Active Directory? Nah, too much overhead for a simple PostgreSQL database.
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Stevie
10 months ago
IAM authentication is the way to go! Seamless integration with my cloud-based applications.
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Jaime
9 months ago
IAM authentication is secure and easy to manage.
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Terina
10 months ago
A) Use Identity and Access Management (IAM) authentication.
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Carolann
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think Managed Active Directory authentication could also work.
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Louann
11 months ago
I agree with Dalene, IAM authentication provides secure access control.
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Dalene
11 months ago
I think we should use IAM authentication for password-less access.
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