Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate SC-300 (skills outline of April 27, 2026) · Domain 1: Implement and manage user identities

Sign-in methods for hybrid users: password hash sync, pass-through authentication, federation, Seamless SSO, staged rollout

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Once users are synchronized, you must decide where their passwords are checked when they sign in to cloud services. There are three authentication methods, and choosing between them is a favorite exam topic.

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