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A company has an Azure SQL Database server. They want to allow an Azure Function with a system-assigned managed identity to access the database by using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) authentication. Which two configurations are required to grant this access? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Assign the managed identity the 'db_datareader' role in the database.
This grants the necessary read permissions to the managed identity within the database.
B
Best answer
Create a contained database user for the managed identity in the SQL database.
A contained database user mapped to the managed identity is required to authenticate via Azure AD.
C
Distractor review
Add the managed identity as an Azure AD admin for the SQL server.
Adding the managed identity as an Azure AD admin grants server-level admin privileges, which is not required and is overly permissive.
D
Distractor review
Enable Azure AD-only authentication on the SQL server.
Azure AD-only authentication is an optional setting that restricts SQL authentication, but it is not required for managed identity access.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
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What does this AZ-500 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Assign the managed identity the 'db_datareader' role in the database. — To grant a managed identity access to Azure SQL Database, you must create a contained database user in the SQL database that maps to the managed identity, and then grant that user the necessary permissions (e.g., db_datareader). Adding the managed identity as an Azure AD admin is not required and grants excessive privileges. Enabling Azure AD-only authentication is not a prerequisite for using a managed identity.
What should I do if I get this AZ-500 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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