2V0-21.23 Question 182
Select 3A VMware administrator is tasked with configuring an identity source within vCenter Server to allow users from the organization's Active Directory (AD) domain to authenticate. The administrator needs to ensure secure authentication using the Integrated Windows Authentication (IWA) method. Which prerequisites must be met before correctly adding the AD identity source to vCenter Server?
- A
The vCenter Server must be joined to the same Active Directory domain.
- B
The administrator must configure an NTP server for time synchronization on the vCenter Server and the AD domain controller.
- C
The administrator must create an AD service account with administrative privileges on the domain controller.
- D
The administrator must ensure the vCenter Server is running on a Windows OS to use IWA.
- E
The DNS records for the vCenter Server and domain controller must be resolvable.
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Correct answers: A, B, E
Explanation
To configure an Active Directory identity source with Integrated Windows Authentication (IWA) on vCenter Server, the vCenter Server must be joined to the same AD domain, time synchronization must be configured between the vCenter Server and the AD domain controller, and DNS resolution must be properly set up. These prerequisites ensure secure and seamless communication between vCenter Server and the Active Directory domain. A dedicated AD service account or a Windows OS for vCenter Server is not required for this configuration.
- A. Correct.
Correct. The vCenter Server must be joined to the same Active Directory domain to use Integrated Windows Authentication.
- B. Correct.
Correct. Time synchronization between the vCenter Server and the AD domain controller is critical for secure authentication.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect. A dedicated AD service account is not required for configuring an identity source using IWA.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. vCenter Server does not need to run on Windows OS. IWA is supported regardless of the underlying OS of the vCenter Server.
- E. Correct.
Correct. DNS resolution is essential for vCenter Server to locate and communicate with the domain controller.