2V0-51-23 practice question 14 of 15

When integrating a Linux OS based desktop into Active Directory, which three of the following can be used? (Choose three.)

Full set: 89 questions
Answer options
A: OpenLDAP Server Pass-through authentication Correct answer
B: Winbind Domain Join Correct answer
C: OpenLDAP Server Cut-through authentication
D: Windows Domain Join
E: System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) LDAP authentication against the AD Correct answer
Correct Answer:
A. OpenLDAP Server Pass-through authentication; B. Winbind Domain Join; E. System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) LDAP authentication against the AD
Explanation

VMware Horizon supports several methods for integrating Linux virtual desktops with Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for user authentication. The System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) is a recommended method that provides caching for offline logons. The Samba Winbind service is another common method that allows a Linux machine to join an AD domain as a full member. Additionally, using an OpenLDAP server with the pamldap module for pass-through authentication to AD is also a supported configuration. These methods enable AD users to authenticate to their Linux desktops seamlessly.

Why Incorrect

C. "Cut-through" authentication is not a standard or recognized term in this context; "pass-through" is the correct terminology.
D. "Windows Domain Join" is the process and terminology used for Windows operating systems, not Linux systems.

References

1. VMware Docs

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Setting Up Horizon for Linux Desktops

"Active Directory Integration Options for Linux Desktops". This section explicitly lists and describes the supported methods: "SSSD Domain Join"

"Samba Winbind Domain Join"

and "OpenLDAP Pass-through Authentication".

2. VMware Docs

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Setting Up Horizon for Linux Desktops

"Use SSSD to Join a Linux Desktop to an Active Directory Domain". This page provides detailed steps for the SSSD method.

3. VMware Docs

Horizon 8 2212

Setting Up Horizon for Linux Desktops

"Use Samba Winbind to Join a Linux Desktop to an Active Directory Domain". This page provides detailed steps for the Winbind method.

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