Microsoft 365 Identity and Services (legacy) — Question 2

Your network contains an Active Directory forest named contoso.local.
You purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription.
You plan to move to Microsoft 365 and to implement a hybrid deployment solution for the next 12 months.
You need to prepare for the planned move to Microsoft 365.
What is the best action to perform before you implement directory synchronization? More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.

Answer options

• A. Purchase a third-party X.509 certificate.
• B. Rename the Active Directory forest.
• C. Purchase a custom domain name.
• D. Create an external forest trust.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as obtaining a custom domain name is essential for integrating with Microsoft 365 and enabling directory synchronization. Options A, B, and D do not directly facilitate the process of syncing your Active Directory with Microsoft 365, making them less relevant for this specific preparation step.