SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating a legacy application to AWS. The application uses a custom authentication mechanism that relies on LDAP. The company wants to minimize changes to the application. Which THREE services should the company consider for integrating LDAP authentication? (Choose THREE.)
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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AWS Directory Service Simple AD
A, B, and C are correct because AWS Directory Service Simple AD (A) provides a low-cost LDAP-compatible directory, AD Connector (B) relays LDAP requests to an on-premises Active Directory, and AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory (C) supports LDAP natively. D (Amazon Cognito user pools) is incorrect because it is designed for external identity providers (e.g., social or enterprise federation) and does not support direct LDAP integration. E (AWS Identity and Access Management) is incorrect because IAM manages permissions for AWS resources but does not provide LDAP authentication services.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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AWS Directory Service Simple AD
Why this is correct
Simple AD is a low-cost LDAP directory.
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AWS Directory Service AD Connector
Why this is correct
AD Connector proxies LDAP to an on-premises directory.
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AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory
Why this is correct
Provides full LDAP support.
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Amazon Cognito user pools
Why it's wrong here
Cognito is for external identity providers, not LDAP.
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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Why it's wrong here
IAM does not support LDAP.
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