MS-102 Practice Question 3038
Exam: MS-102
Domain: Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access
Difficulty: hard
You are planning the migration from Microsoft Entra Connect to Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync. What is an architectural characteristic of Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync compared to traditional Entra Connect Sync?
Answer Options
A
Cloud Sync uses lightweight agents and executes sync logic in the cloud
B
Cloud Sync requires dedicated SQL Server Enterprise instances on-premises
C
Cloud Sync does not support synchronizing to Microsoft Entra ID
D
Cloud Sync requires inbound open TCP port 443 into on-premises firewalls
Correct Answer
A: Cloud Sync uses lightweight agents and executes sync logic in the cloud
Explanation
Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync uses lightweight agents installed on-premises while executing the synchronization engine and mapping logic directly in the Microsoft cloud.