VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a certificate validation error between vCenter Server 9.0 and an external third-party Identity Provider. The error points to an untrusted root certificate. Where must the administrator upload the custom root CA certificate to establish trust within vCenter's SSO subsystem?
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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Administration -> Single Sign-On -> Configuration -> Certificates -> Trusted Root Certificates.
To add trusted root certificates for external identity providers or LDAPS/OIDC endpoints in vCenter, the administrator must use the vSphere Client under Administration -> Single Sign-On -> Configuration -> Certificates -> Trusted Root Certificates.
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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Host -> Configure -> Security Profile -> Trusted Certificates.
Why it's wrong here
This manages trust at the individual ESXi host layer, not vCenter SSO.
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VMware Cloud Builder -> Security -> Certificate Authority Store.
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Builder is not available post-deployment.
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Administration -> Single Sign-On -> Configuration -> Certificates -> Trusted Root Certificates.
Why this is correct
Trusted Root Certificates store in SSO manages certificates used by external IDPs, LDAPS, and identity sources.
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SDDC Manager -> Security -> Certificate Management -> Root Store.
Why it's wrong here
SDDC Manager manages foundational certificates for SDDC components, but SSO identity provider root certs are managed in vCenter SSO settings.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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