VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is setting up identity and access control for a multi-cluster environment. What is the benefit of using an Identity Provider (IdP) instead of local SSO users?
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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It eliminates the need for vCenter Server to be part of an Active Directory domain.
Integrating an external IdP (such as Okta or Active Directory Federation Services) allows for centralized authentication and consistent policy enforcement.
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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It allows local accounts to be converted to global accounts.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a feature of IdP integration.
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It bypasses the need for multi-factor authentication.
Why it's wrong here
IdP integration is typically used to enable, not bypass, MFA.
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It eliminates the need for vCenter Server to be part of an Active Directory domain.
Why this is correct
Using OIDC or SAML based IdP removes the dependency on native domain joins.
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It automatically assigns permissions to all users in the organization.
Why it's wrong here
Permissions must still be mapped to roles within vSphere.
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