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Microsoft MS-102 Exam - Topic 1 Question 29 Discussion

Your network contains an Active Directory forest.You deploy Microsoft 365.You plan to implement directory synchronization.You need to recommend a security solution for the synchronized identities. The solution must meet the following requirements:* Users must be able to authenticate successfully to Microsoft 365 services if Active Directory becomes unavailable.* User passwords must be 10 characters or more.Solution: Implement pass-through authentication and configure Microsoft Entra Password protection. Does this meet the goal?
B) No
A) Yes

Microsoft MS-102 Exam - Topic 1 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's MS-102 exam
Question #: 29
Topic #: 1
[All MS-102 Questions]

Your network contains an Active Directory forest.

You deploy Microsoft 365.

You plan to implement directory synchronization.

You need to recommend a security solution for the synchronized identities. The solution must meet the following requirements:

* Users must be able to authenticate successfully to Microsoft 365 services if Active Directory becomes unavailable.

* User passwords must be 10 characters or more.

Solution: Implement pass-through authentication and configure Microsoft Entra Password protection. Does this meet the goal?

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Mable
8 months ago
Wait, does it really allow access if AD is unavailable?
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Alisha
8 months ago
Agreed, pass-through authentication is solid for this.
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Roslyn
8 months ago
No way, that won't work if AD is down.
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Letha
9 months ago
I think it does, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Catalina
9 months ago
Yes, that definitely meets the goal!
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Mila
9 months ago
I’m leaning towards "No" because I recall that pass-through authentication still relies on the AD being available for some functions.
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Lisbeth
9 months ago
I believe Microsoft Entra Password protection helps with password policies, but does it really ensure users can authenticate without AD?
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Cordelia
9 months ago
I remember a practice question about directory synchronization, and I feel like this solution might not fully meet the requirements.
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Paola
10 months ago
I think implementing pass-through authentication could work, but I'm not entirely sure if it guarantees access if AD is down.
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Hannah
10 months ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. The solution of pass-through authentication and Microsoft Entra Password protection should meet the requirements. I'm confident I can implement this in the exam.
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Chau
10 months ago
I think the solution provided is on the right track, but I'm a bit concerned about the password length requirement. We'll need to double-check that Microsoft Entra Password protection can enforce a 10-character minimum password.
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Flo
10 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The key requirement is that users must be able to authenticate to Microsoft 365 even if Active Directory is down. Pass-through authentication could work, but we'd need to make sure the password policy is also met.
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Youlanda
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure if that's the best approach. Wouldn't we need to consider how users would authenticate if Active Directory becomes unavailable?
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Ronald
10 months ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward question. Implementing pass-through authentication and Microsoft Entra Password protection should meet the requirements.
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Wilda
10 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not totally confident, but I think the prospective approach might be the best fit since the question doesn't mention any impact on prior years. I'll double-check the details, but that's my initial thought.
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Zona
2 years ago
I agree with Bok. We should look for a solution that ensures password length requirements are met as well.
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Malissa
2 years ago
That's a good point. Maybe we should consider another solution that meets all the requirements.
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Bok
2 years ago
I disagree. I don't think Microsoft Entra Password protection ensures that user passwords are 10 characters or more.
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Malissa
2 years ago
I think the solution meets the goal because pass-through authentication allows users to authenticate even if AD is unavailable.
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Irma
2 years ago
I'm not sure. Maybe we should consider other options before making a final decision.
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Linwood
2 years ago
Password protection and pass-through auth? Sounds like a recipe for a secure party. Now, if only we could get a DJ to spin some tunes while we're at it.
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Felicidad
2 years ago
Hold up, 10 characters or more for the password? That's a bit overkill, don't you think? But I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.
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Shalon
2 years ago
No
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Reita
2 years ago
Yes
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Deonna
2 years ago
Definitely a 'yes' from me. That setup ticks all the boxes - security and accessibility. Can't go wrong with that.
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Linwood
2 years ago
Pass-through authentication with Microsoft Entra Password Protection? Sounds like a solid solution to me. Keeps the users happy even if Active Directory goes down.
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Winifred
2 years ago
No
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Edmond
2 years ago
I agree, it seems like a good solution.
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Shaniqua
2 years ago
Yes
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Iluminada
2 years ago
I agree with Tambra. Having a second layer of password protection is important for security.
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Izetta
2 years ago
I disagree. I don't think Microsoft Entra Password protection is necessary for this scenario.
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Tambra
2 years ago
I think the solution meets the goal because pass-through authentication allows users to authenticate even if Active Directory is unavailable.
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