SailPoint IdentityNow-Engineer Exam - Topic 5 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for SailPoint's IdentityNow-Engineer exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 5

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Is this an item that an IdentityNow engineer should configure when implementing a source that uses a JDBC connector?

Solution: Select the checkbox to use database admin as service account.

AYes

BNo

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Suggested Answer: B

No, selecting a checkbox to use the database admin as the service account is not a recommended or required configuration when implementing a source that uses a JDBC connector. Typically, for security and least privilege, a dedicated service account with only the necessary permissions to read and manage identities within the database is used. Granting database administrator (DBA) privileges to the service account introduces unnecessary security risks and is against best practices.

SailPoint IdentityNow JDBC Connector Configuration Guide.

SailPoint IdentityNow Best Practices for Service Accounts Documentation.

by Fannie at Jul 15, 2025, 01:56 AM

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Trina

7 months ago

I thought JDBC connections were more flexible than that!

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Luke

7 months ago

Wait, is that really a requirement?

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Giuseppe

7 months ago

Definitely need that checkbox checked!

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Levi

7 months ago

Makes sense to use a service account.

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Nicolette

7 months ago

I disagree, it’s not always necessary.

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Joesph

8 months ago

I think the answer is yes, but I remember there were cases where it could be a security risk if not managed properly.

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Roosevelt

8 months ago

I feel like this checkbox might be optional, but I can't recall the exact implications of not using it.

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Alesia

8 months ago

I remember a practice question about service accounts, and it seemed like using a dedicated account was always recommended.

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Bok

8 months ago

I think using the database admin as a service account is important for permissions, but I'm not entirely sure if it applies to JDBC specifically.

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Jamie

8 months ago

This seems like a pretty standard IdentityNow configuration question. The solution is clear about using a database admin as the service account, so I'm confident the answer is yes, this is something an engineer would need to configure.

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Regenia

9 months ago

Wait, I'm a little confused. Is this question specifically about a JDBC connector, or is it more general about IdentityNow configurations? I want to make sure I understand the context before I answer.

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Brett

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. If the JDBC connector is being used as a source, then the engineer would need to configure the service account to have the necessary database admin permissions. The solution is telling us to select that checkbox, so the answer must be yes.

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Daniela

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The question is asking about a JDBC connector, but the solution talks about a service account. I'll need to think this through a bit more carefully.

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Germaine

9 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. The solution mentions using a database admin as the service account, so I'm guessing the answer is yes, this is something an IdentityNow engineer would need to configure.

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