Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft EntraMedium

A multinational corporation has a hybrid identity environment with users provisioned from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID. They need to ensure that when a user's account is disabled in the on-premises Active Directory, their access to Microsoft 365 services is automatically revoked. Which Microsoft Entra capability facilitates this synchronization?

  1. AMicrosoft Entra Connect Sync
  2. BMicrosoft Entra Domain Services
  3. CMicrosoft Entra Application Proxy
  4. DMicrosoft Entra B2B collaboration
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Correct answer: A. Microsoft Entra Connect Sync

Microsoft Entra Connect Sync is specifically designed to synchronize identity data, including user account status (like enabled/disabled), from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring consistency across the hybrid environment.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. Domain Services provides managed domain services in Azure, not synchronization for hybrid identity.
  • C. Application Proxy publishes on-premises web apps, not synchronizes user attributes.
  • D. B2B collaboration manages external guest users, not synchronization with on-premises AD.

Microsoft Entra Connect Sync

A component of Microsoft Entra Connect that synchronizes identity data between on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.

  • Ensures identity consistency across hybrid environments.
  • Synchronizes users, groups, contacts, and device objects.
  • Handles password hash synchronization or pass-through authentication.

Memory trick: Entra Connect Sync is the bridge builder between your on-premises and cloud identities.

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