Pass-Through Authentication — Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) Practice Questions
Pass-Through Authentication (PTA) is an Azure AD Connect feature that validates user passwords directly against on-premises Active Directory agents in real time, without storing password hashes in the cloud. The AZ-305 exam tests architects on scenarios where PTA is preferred over password hash synchronization, such as when security policies prohibit cloud storage of credentials or when immediate on-premises account control is required. Architects must also understand PTA's agent redundancy requirements, its behavior during connectivity failures, and how it compares to federation with AD FS.
Free questions on pass-through authentication
You are designing an identity solution for a multinational organization with on-premises Active Directory and cloud applications. Users need single sign-on across hybrid environments while maintaining security posture. Which authentication architecture should you implement?
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