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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?
Suggested Answer: B
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32 comments · newest first
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Mable
11 months ago
Wait, does it really allow access if AD is unavailable?
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Alisha
11 months ago
Agreed, pass-through authentication is solid for this.
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Roslyn
11 months ago
No way, that won't work if AD is down.
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Letha
12 months ago
I think it does, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Catalina
12 months ago
Yes, that definitely meets the goal!
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Mila
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.