VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is reviewing vSphere Foundation 9.0 identity access management and needs to understand where Local OS users are authenticated if they are not using Active Directory. Which built-in service handles local user accounts on vCenter Server?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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vCenter Single Sign-On (vCenter SSO) with the vsphere.local domain
vCenter Single Sign-On (vCenter SSO) manages authentication domains, including the local vsphere.local domain and integrated identity sources.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SDDC Manager Identity Broker service
Why it's wrong here
SDDC Manager uses its own authentication mechanisms, but vCenter SSO handles vCenter-specific local accounts.
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vCenter Single Sign-On (vCenter SSO) with the vsphere.local domain
Why this is correct
vCenter SSO manages local accounts within the default vsphere.local identity domain.
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Windows Security Account Manager (SAM)
Why it's wrong here
SAM is a Windows Server database, not a vCenter component.
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ESXi Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) local shadow file
Why it's wrong here
DCUI manages local ESXi host users, not vCenter Server management users.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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