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Your network contains an Active Directory forest named contoso.local.
You purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription.
You plan to move to Microsoft 365 and to implement a hybrid deployment solution for the next 12 months.
You need to prepare for the planned move to Microsoft 365.
What is the best action to perform before you implement directory synchronization? More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.
Suggested Answer: D
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35 comments · newest first
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Lavina
11 months ago
External forest trust? Seems unnecessary for this scenario.
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Arlene
11 months ago
Wait, why would you rename the AD forest? That sounds risky!
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Janessa
11 months ago
A third-party certificate is also important, but not the best first step.
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Elouise
12 months ago
Agree, option D is the way to go!
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Narcisa
12 months ago
You definitely need a custom domain name for Microsoft 365.
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Naomi
1 year ago
I definitely remember that renaming the Active Directory forest is not a good idea, so I think that option can be ruled out right away.
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Polly
1 year ago
I feel like creating an external forest trust was mentioned in our study materials, but I'm not confident it’s relevant for this scenario.
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Letha
1 year ago
I think we practiced a question about directory synchronization, and I recall that purchasing a third-party certificate might be necessary, but I can't remember if it's the best option here.
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Tijuana
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of having a custom domain name for Microsoft 365, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only thing we need to do first.
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Winfred
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to read it over a few times to make sure I understand what they're asking.
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Eric
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. I'm leaning towards option D as the best choice, but I'll double-check the details.
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Josphine
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a strategy for this. Let me walk through the options and see which one makes the most sense.
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Cristal
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to review the information on hybrid deployments and directory synchronization.
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Isaiah
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to think through the different options carefully.
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Alise
1 year ago
This seems straightforward. I think the answer is B - File > Options > Default database location.
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Azzie
1 year ago
Purchase a third-party X.509 certificate? Sounds like a great way to get your hands on some fancy digital bling!
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Merilyn
1 year ago
D) Purchase a custom domain name.
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Mozell
1 year ago
B) Create an external forest trust.
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Chuck
1 year ago
A) Purchase a third-party X.509 certificate.
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Brendan
2 years ago
A custom domain name? That's like buying a new pair of shoes for your network. Definitely a good idea, but not the best solution for this scenario.
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Phyliss
1 year ago
C) Rename the Active Directory forest.
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Andra
1 year ago
B) Create an external forest trust.
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Brinda
1 year ago
A) Purchase a third-party X.509 certificate.
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Devora
2 years ago
Renaming the Active Directory forest? That's just asking for trouble. I'd rather not go through the headache of updating everything, you know?
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Melvin
2 years ago
Creating an external forest trust? Nah, that's like trying to connect two different universes. Let's keep it simple and stick to the basics.
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Matilda
2 years ago
That's a valid point, but I still think purchasing a custom domain name is the best choice for our scenario.
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Trinidad
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe creating an external forest trust would be more beneficial for the planned move to Microsoft 365.
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Doretha
2 years ago
Hmm, purchasing a third-party X.509 certificate seems like the way to go. I mean, who doesn't love a good certificate? It's like the secret sauce for a hybrid deployment, you know?
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Ronny
1 year ago
User 4: It's definitely a key step in preparing for directory synchronization.
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Mirta
1 year ago
User 3: Plus, it helps establish trust between on-premises Active Directory and the cloud environment.
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Sylvie
1 year ago
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Ciara
1 year ago
User 2: Absolutely, it adds an extra layer of security to the hybrid deployment.
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Lizbeth
1 year ago
User1
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Cecil
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, getting a third-party X.509 certificate is essential for a smooth transition to Microsoft 365.
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Matilda
2 years ago
I think purchasing a custom domain name would be the best action before implementing directory synchronization.