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Question 1

Describe what an Azure Tenant is?v

Answer 1

1. An Azure Tenant is a container for managing identity and security for an organization. It refers to the instance of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) that is specific to an organization and allows them to manage users, groups, roles, and applications, as well as integrate with external services.
2. A tenant in Azure is a container for management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, and resources.

Question 2

Describe what an Azure Subscription is?

Answer 2

1. An Azure Subscription is a container for Resource Groups and Resources and is a container for RBAC and Costs
2. An Azure Subscription is a container for resources, and it is linked to an Azure account for billing purposes. Subscriptions define the boundaries for billing, resource allocation, and administrative control. It is also where policies and role-based access control (RBAC) are applied to manage resource access and governance.

Question 3

Is it possible to associate a subscription with two Azure Tenants?

Answer 3

No, an Azure Subscription can only be associated with a single Tenant.

Question 4

1. Is it possible to associate three Azure Subscriptions with one Azure Tenants?

Answer 4

Yes, an Azure Tennant can have many subscriptions associated with it.

Question 5

List all the Azure Identity types available in Azure Entra Id?

Answer 5

Users
Managed Identity
Service Principles
Groups
Device Identities

Question 6

When would you use Managed identity?

Answer 6

When you wnat a service in Azure to access another service in Azure.

Question 7

Describe a use case where you would use an Azure Entra ID Service Principle.

Answer 7

Where you have an Application that wants to access Azure Resources, you would create an Azure Service Principle by registering the application with Azure Entra ID and then making the Azure Entra ID Service principle assocated with the application. The service principle is then used by using the Service principle with RBAC to assign privileges to access Azure resources.

Question 8

Describe what an Azure Entra ID User is?

Answer 8

An Azyre Entra ID User is either an internal or external user. Internal users are users thet are Members, and external users are Guests. Internal users belong to the Azure Entra Id domain or part pf the on-prem domain thet is synced with Azure Entra ID.

Question 9

What is an Azure dynamic group?

Answer 9

An Azure Entra ID Group is a container for Users and Devices; this container can be assigned roles for both Azure Entra ID and Azure resources.

Question 10

Describe what an Azure Entra ID Group is used for?

Answer 10

An Azure Entra ID Group is a container for both Devices and users to manage these Users and Devices as groups, where roles for both Azure Entra ID and Azure Resources can be assigned. This type of group is what we call an assigned group, meaning its manually managed by an administrator.

Question 11

I require a way to manage groups of users automatically. When a user is created in Azure Entra ID, the user is automatically assigned to one of several groups. Each group represents an organization’s departments; we have accountancy, manufacturing, and HR. The user should be assigned to the relevant group based on properties like department. How can we achieve this?

Answer 11

We can set up dynamic groups for the departments in our organization and have the

Question 12

Can I use dynamic groups on a standard subscription?

Answer 12

No. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Premium P1 or Premium P2 subscription.

Question 13

What is the topmost level in Azure?

Answer 13

Azure teanant?

Question 14

Can I assign a subscription to more than a single tenant?

Answer 14

No, a subscription can only be assigned to a single tenant.

Question 15

How cna I have Azure SQL prefrom multi-master writes?

Answer 15

You can’t, but you could opt for CosmoDB.

Question 16

Can I associate two subscriptions with a single tenant?

Answer 16

Yes, 100%

Question 17

I want to create a group of users to whom I can assign permissions. How can I do this?

Answer 17

Use Azure Group under Entra ID.

Question 18

I have an application, and I wnat to ab able to access Azure services; what do I require to access the Azyre service?

Answer 18

Register the application with Azure Entra ID and set up a service principle.

Question 19

What is an assigned group in Azure

Answer 19

Admin or owner decides on membership; you manually control the member shop

Question 20

I have added groups of users, and I want an easy way to automatically sign off on permissions for these groups; how can I do this?

Answer 20

Use dynamic groups and set up the attributes to automatically add new users to the dynamic group, then assign permission to the group.

Question 21

What is a security group?

Answer 21

It depends. There are two types of security groups in Azure: an Azure network security group and an Azure ID security group.

Question 22

What is a hybrid environment?

Answer 22

A hybrid environment consists of one or more Azure accounts and one or more on-prem data centers or locations.

Question 23

What is a hybrid identity?

Answer 23

Is an identity that is used in both in Azure and on-prem

Question 24

What is Azure AD B2B Connect (Entra ID B2B Connect)

Answer 24

It enables you toy use external identities by connecting with

Question 25

What is Azure Domain Services (Entra Domain Services)

Question 26

You need to establish a trust relationship with another Microsoft Entra External ID what services would you use?

Answer 26

B2B direct connect

Question 27

What is Entra ID B2B direct connect?

Answer 27

Azure B2B (Business-to-Business) is a feature within Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) that allows organizations to securely share their applications and services with guest users from any other organization

Question 28

Where would you use Entra ID B2B direct connect?

Question 29

What are external identities in the context of Entra ID B2B direct connect?

Answer 29

An external identity in the context of Entra ID B2B direct connect is an identity thet gets invited from an external Microsoft Entra ID, and will be added to Azure Entra ID as a guest. And as they are a guest, they do not automatically have any rights to access resources, they will have to be explicitly granted access to resources.

Question 31

List the types of identity groups types in Azure?

Answer 31

Internal identity, external identity, hybrid identity

Question 32

What is a hybrid identity?

Answer 32

A hybrid identity services both on-prem and Azure Entra ID and enables the identity to be shared between on-prem and Azure of a seamless login experience.

Question 33

What is an internal identity?

Answer 33

An internal Azure identity is an identity thet is part of Azure Entra ID and is one of three identities: a user, a service principle, and a managed identity.

Question 34

What is an external identity?

Answer 34

An external identity can be a B2B identity or B2C

Question 35

What is a service principle used for?

Question 36

What is a managed identity?

Question 37

What is a managed identity used for?

Question 38

For external Azure identities, what types of external identitiesare supported?

Answer 38

Microsoft accounts, like Outlook, Hotmail or live

Question 39

I have an individual contractor, and what to give them access to resources in my Azure tenant; how can I do this without setting up a new internal account?

Answer 39

You can invite them using their Microsoft account, outlook, life, or Hotmail.

Question 40

How can I allow an external school to access resources in my Azure tenant?

Answer 40

If the school already has a Microsoft account for students, they can be added as an external identity.

Question 41

I wnat to provide an external user with temporary access to an internal application; how can I do this?

Answer 41

You can use B2B Email one-time password OTP. This sends the user a one-time password in their email to sue, and when they log in, they get access; the password is time-limited.

Question 42

How can I enable users in another organization with an Entra ID to access resources in my Azure Tennant?

Answer 42

You can use Azure B2B direct connect to allow access by creating a cross-tenant.

Question 43

I wnat to use external B2B to invite users to access resources in my Azure tenant; what types of users can I ask?

Answer 43

Any email using the time-limited OTP. Entra ID, Facebook, Google, Microsoft

Question 44

I wnat to ass en external orgnization team to access resources in my Azure Tennant; how can I do this?

Answer 44

You can use B2B Connect and cross-tenant access. You add an organization by using the domain name or tenant ID. Azure search will find the tenant for you to add.

Question 45

I want my team in my orgnization, who has an Azure Entra ID set up and is using it already, to access resources in another organization’s Azure account; what do I need to have the other organizations do to give me?

Answer 45

You will wnat another orgnization to give your organization access to resources by inviting you to access using the B2B connect using the cross-tenant setup, using your domain name or tenant ID; they will ten have to assign permissions to access resources

Question 46

When external users are added to your Azure Entra ID, what type of user are they?

Answer 46

The users are of type HUEST.

Question 47

When external users are added to your Azure Entra ID, what access do they have as default?

Answer 47

They have no access to any resources. If RBAC has been used to allow guests access to a resource, then the newly added guests will have access to this resource.

Question 48

Is it possible to give tenant access in both directions for Azure Entra ID in two tenants?

Answer 48

Yes

Question 49

I am intending giving access to external identities using B2B external identities, but I wnat to ensure they have been authenticated using MFA; how can I accomplish this?

Answer 49

You can use ‘Conditional Access Policies’ to require an external user to use MFA; this can be configured

Question 50

When using Azure Entra ID external cross-tenant settings, what are inbound settings?

Answer 50

They are the settings thet control how

Question 51

Where in Azure are the settings for external identities located?

Answer 51

In Azure Entra ID

Question 52

What are Azure Entra ID external cross-tenant settings?

Answer 52

There are several settings in the Azure Entra ID external identities under cross-tenant settings that enable you to control both incoming and outgoing access.

Question 53

What are the default settings for outbound for Azure Entra ID external cross-tenant?

Answer 53

• By default, there is no restriction on which users can be invited to collaborate with external tenants. However, specific configurations can be applied later.
  The default setting allows all applications to be used in cross-tenant scenarios. This means your users can access apps in other tenants unless specific restrictions are configured.

Question 54

I want to ensure that the orgnization users do not collaborate with other Azure tenants; how can I do this?

Question 55

What are the default settings for inbound Azure Entra ID external cross-tenant?

Answer 55

• B2B Collaboration - External Users and Groups: All allowed: External users from other Azure Entra tenants can collaborate with your users without any restrictions. This allows external users to be invited into your tenant as guests and access resources like SharePoint, Teams, or other applications that support B2B collaboration.
  B2B Collaboration—Applications: All allowed: Explanation: External users from other tenants can use your organization’s applications if they are given appropriate permissions. This setting enables applications within your tenant to be accessed by users from external tenants.
  -B2B Direct Connect - Applications: All blocked: Applications within your tenant cannot be accessed via B2B Direct Connect by users from external tenants. This blocks real-time direct connections for specific applications, enhancing security by limiting access to only internal users or specifically allowed external users.
  Trust Settings: N/A (Disabled): This indicates that no special trust settings are applied to external tenants by default. For instance, your tenant does not automatically trust other tenants’ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or compliant device settings. Any trust configurations must be set up explicitly in the organizational settings tab.

Question 56

What is Azure Entra ID cross-tenant sync?

Answer 56

Azure Azure Entra ID cross-sync will enable you to add an external Azure Entra ID so they you can push

Question 57

Your orgnization is acquiring an org called JetPack; they have an Azure tenant; how best to merge this tenant from an Azure Entra ID perspective to allow their users access resources in your organization’s current Azure tenant?

Answer 57

Use Azure Cross-Tenant Sync to enable users to be synced across tenants.

Question 58

What service would you use in Azure to enable external individual users to get access to my resources

Answer 58

Azure B2B connect.

Question 59

I have an organization called Koke, which purchased a company called Kepsi. I want Koke users to access Azure resources in Koke. How can I do this using Azure Entra ID, and what are the steps to set it up?

Answer 59

You can use Azure Entra ID Sync to sync the users in Kepsi into Koke. You must configure Azure Entra ID cross-tenant setting and cross-tennant sync to set this up.
Cross-tenant settings for Kepsi: set koke.com and set outbound access with Trust-suppress user consent.
Cross-tenant settings for Koke: set kepsi.com and set inbound access with Trust-suppress user consent, cross-tenant sync-> allowed
Cross-tenant sync for Kepsi: provisioned automatic, perform mapping of attributes

Question 60

I have an organization called Koke, which purchased a company called Kepsi. I want Koke users to access Azure resources in Koke. How can I do this using Azure Entra ID?

Answer 60

You cna use Azure Entra ID Sync to sync the users in Kepsi into Koke.

Question 61

Azure Entra ID cross-tenant sync: are syncs real-time?

Answer 61

No, it is every 40 minutes by default, but you can change this. But you can create a group and have users mapped as thet are created or altered.

Question 62

Azure Entra ID cross-tenant sync, what are mappings?

Answer 62

When configuring Azure Entra ID cross-tenant sync, you map the attributes between tenants.

Question 63

Azure Entra ID cross-tenant sync, can you see the sync logs?

Answer 63

Ues they are availab in the browser, API, CLI.

Question 64

What is the hierarchy for RBAC in Azure?

Answer 64

Management group -> Subscriptions -> Resource groups -> Resources

Question 65

Why use a resource group?

Answer 65

To group resources with the same life cycle.

Question 66

If I create a policy to limit resource groups to regions, have I limited the resources to the same area?

Answer 66

No, because resources are separate from the resource group and do not have to be in the same region as the resource group.

Question 67

Can you follow resource groups?

Answer 67

No, they are a single-flast structure

Question 68

When we need to control access to resource based on conditions like locations, what can we be using?

Answer 68

Azure Entra ID Conditional Access Policy

Question 69

What is a scope?

Answer 69

A management group, subscriptions, resource group, resource

Question 70

Can you use tags with policy?

Answer 70

Yes

Question 71

How can you limit the location for resources to be deployed?

Question 72

What is Azure identity protection?

Answer 72

Azure Identity Protection service that detects and mitigates identity-related risks using machine learning and threat intelligence. It helps protect user accounts by monitoring for suspicious activities and enforcing risk-based conditional access policies. The service provides automated responses, detailed security insights, and integrates with other Azure security tools.

Question 73

Can I use Azure identity protection by subscribing to a P1 license?

Answer 73

No, it is a P2 feature.

Question 74

I want to enforce when a user is outside the local network and tries to login in, thet they get asked to use MFA but not on the local network; how can I achieve this?

Answer 74

Use conditional access policies thet are part of Azure Entra ID.

Question 75

I want to detect and understand risky users on my Azure Entra ID; I want to be able to report and view on a dashboard the risky users across the enterprise; how can I achieve this

Answer 75

Use Identity protection, and sign up for a P2 subscription for Identity Protection. It has a dashboard to view risky users across the enterprise.

Question 76

I want to detect and understand risky logins on my Azure Entra ID, and I want to be able to report on and view risky users across the enterprise on a dashboard.

Answer 76

Use Identity Protection, and sign up for a P2 subscription for Identity Protection. It has a dashboard to view risky logins across the enterprise.

Question 77

What are the four pillars associated with identity protection?

Answer 77

• Identify risk (Reporting)
• Enforcement (Enforce on risk) (conditional access)
• Investigate risk (Logs and information)
• Remediate risk (automatic, administrator)

Question 78

Explain Azure Entra ID Identity Protection in the context of risk.

Answer 78

In the context of risk for Azure EntraID Identity Protection, it is when sign-in occurs, credential compromise,

Question 79

I need a machine-learning solution to identify risky behaviors in users signing in to Azure Entra ID. What solution could I use?

Answer 79

Azure Entra ID Identity Protection uses machine learning to understand what is typical for a user sign-in and uses it to detect what is not regular sign-in.

Question 80

I am concerned about identity compromise, such as users’ passwords being sold on the fast web. How could I protect my users in Azure Entra ID?

Answer 80

Azure Entra ID Identity Protection leverages Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence network, which continuously monitors and collects data from various sources, including the dark web. This data is used to identify compromised credentials and other security threats.

Question 81

What happens when Azure Entra ID Identity Protection detects compromised credentials from the dark web?

Answer 81

When Azure Entra ID Identity Protection detects compromised credentials from the dark web, it flags the affected user accounts. It can automatically trigger responses such as requiring a password change, enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA), or blocking access until the issue is resolved.

Question 82

Does Azure Entra ID Identity Protection proactively scan the dark web for specific user credentials?

Answer 82

No, Azure Entra ID Identity Protection does not proactively scan the dark web for specific user credentials.

Instead, it relies on data collected by Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence network, which includes compromised credentials found on the dark web.

Question 83

How does Azure Entra ID Identity Protection use dark web information to protect identities?

Answer 83

Azure Entra ID Identity Protection uses information from the dark web to identify when user credentials have been compromised. It then applies risk-based policies to protect the affected accounts, such as requiring additional verification or blocking access to prevent unauthorized use.

Question 84

Is it correct to say that Azure Entra ID Identity Protection only protects users when their information is on the dark web?

Answer 84

o, this is not correct. While Azure Entra ID Identity Protection uses information from the dark web as one source of threat intelligence, it also protects users by analyzing various other risk signals, such as unusual sign-in activity, and implementing risk-based policies.

Question 85

What is the role of Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence network in Azure Entra ID Identity Protection?

Answer 85

Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence network plays a crucial role in Azure Entra ID Identity Protection. It gathers and analyzes data from numerous sources, including the dark web, to detect potential security threats and help protect user identities.

Question 86

Can Azure Entra ID Identity Protection take automated actions based on dark web information?

Answer 86

Yes, Azure Entra ID Identity Protection can take automated actions, such as enforcing password resets, blocking access, or requiring MFA, based on detecting compromised credentials from the dark web or other risk indicators.

Question 87

What type of risks is Azure Entra ID Identity Protection looking for when a user signs in?

Answer 87

• Anomily Detection (Sign in, user activities) (Sign-in)(real-time)
• Known attack patterns
• Leaked credentials (User)
• Anonymous IP address
• Atypical travel (Sign-in) (Offline)
• Malware-linked IP address
• Unfamiliar sign-in property (Sign-in) (Realtime))

Question 88

What are the types of detection periods for Azure Entra ID Identity Protection?

Answer 88

• Real-time (Signin risk)
• Offline (24hrs) (User risk)

Question 89

What time frame is used for user risk for Aure Entra ID Identity Protection?

Answer 89

Offline (24hs): Like user risk being leaked creds

Question 90

What time frame is used for sign-in risk for Aure Entra ID Identity Protection?

Answer 90

Real-time: When the user tries to sign in, the risk is evaluated, and if action is required, like denying, it will be taken.

Question 91

Azure Azure Entra ID

Question 92

How do we take enforcement actions?

Answer 92

We use conditional access

Question 93

I wnat to have the ability to review users’ access for Azure; I also want the ability to take action if there are issues found; how can I achieve this?

Answer 93

Use Azure Entyra ID and access reviews

Question 94

What is the service called thet we can use to protect our identities?

Answer 94

Azure Identity Protection

Question 95

What license do I need for identity protection?

Answer 95

L2

Question 96

What is the core of what identity protection provides?

Answer 96

-Sign-in protection
–Has creds been leaked
–Is the user using anonymous IP
–Impossible travel
–Sign-in from an infected device
–Sign-in from IP with suspicious traffic
–Sign-in from an unfamiliar location

-User action protection

Question 97

What can you use when you get an even from Identity Protection?

Answer 97

You can use risk policies to block, or you can ask the user to use MFA

Question 98

What are the two policy types associated with identity protection?

Answer 98

Sign-in risk policy
Users risk policy

Question 99

Are Azure Entra ID Identity Protection Users risk policies in real-time?

Answer 99

No, there are 24hrs

Question 100

Are Azure Entra ID Identity Protection Sign-in risk policies in real-time?

Answer 100

Yes

Question 101

What can we do when we find an Azure Entra ID Identity Protection risk policy has been activated?

Answer 101

Block sign-in
Endorce users change password
MFA

Question 102

I have a group of users, and I want to ensure that if they attempt to sign in from a location thet would not be typical, they are blocked; how can I do this?

Answer 102

Use conditional address.

Question 103

I wnat to have a situation where if users’ activities are identified as a risk by Microsoft thet, they are reported to me; how can I do this?

Answer 103

I can use Azure Entra ID Identity Protection and its reporting capabilities.

Question 104

I wnat to have a situation where if users sign in and are identified as a risk by Microsoft thet, they are reported to me; how can I do this?

Answer 104

I can use Azure Entra ID Identity Protection and its reporting capabilities.

Question 105

I wnat to have a user use MFA when they log in for a location other than the office; how can I do this?

Answer 105

Conditional access policy

Question 106

I wnat external users always to use MFA to access my resources; how can I do this?

Answer 106

Conditional access policy

Question 107

I wnat to prevent access from untrusted or high-risk geographical regions by blocking?

Answer 107

Conditional access policy

Question 108

I wnat to block access when blocking a user’s access or require step-up authentication (MFA) if they are flagged for risky behavior.

Answer 108

Conditional access policy

Question 109

How cna i, Allow personal devices to access corporate email or data but enforce conditions like MFA or limited app access (e.g., blocking the download of files from SharePoint)?

Answer 109

Conditional access policy

Question 110

When using conditional access, what signal types are they?

Answer 110

Location
Country
Device
Browser
Risk

Question 111

I wnat to add several countries where I can have users use MFA and another set of countries thet are blocked users if accessed from; how can I do this?

Answer 111

Add the countries in Azure Entra ID Conditional access and then use them in the conditional access policy.

Question 112

I wnat to add a IP range and have users blocked if access comes from this range; how can I do this?

Answer 112

Add the ip range in Azure Entra ID Conditional access and then use them in the conditional access policy.

Question 113

How do I create an Azure Entyra ID conditional access policy?

Answer 113

Name, All Users, Group of users (Guests (as in external), Directory roles, users and groups),

Question 114

When creating an Azure Entyra ID conditional access policy, I want to exclude users from it. Is this possible?

Answer 114

Under the Exclude Users tab, you can select users and groups to be excluded from the policy.

Question 115

I wnat to ensure that my most privileged users have to request access when using these privileges; how can I do this?

Answer 115

Setup Privilege Identity management (PIM)

Question 116

How cna I have it thet when Jim who has global admin privileges, is not working, he does not have their privileges?

Answer 116

Setup Privilege Identity management (PIM)

Question 117

I wnat to get notified when a user with global admin is using these privileges; how can I do this?

Answer 117

Setup Privilege Identity management (PIM)

Question 118

How can I remove privileges when they are not needed?

Answer 118

Access reviews

Question 119

How can I schedule a review of users, roles, apps, and guests who have unneeded privileges and automatically remove them?

Answer 119

Access reviews

Question 120

If i wnat to use Access reviews, what license do I need?

Answer 120

P2

Question 121

I wnat users to review their access every month; how can I do this?

Answer 121

Using the Azure Entra ID, privileged Identity management and use review.

Question 122

After users perform a review, what options do you have for those who did not respond?

Answer 122

No change
Remove access
Approve access
Take recommendations

Question 123

I want a solution where I can have groups of users prefrom their security review each month; how can I do this?

Answer 123

Azure Entra ID Identity Governanence Access Reviews

Question 124

What types of services has Azure for containers?

Answer 124

Container instance
Kubernetes
Cloud apps

Question 125

How do we create a container?

Answer 125

Usine DOCKERFILE

Question 126

What is a dockerfile?

Answer 126

FROM nginx:alpine
WORKDIR /usr/share/nginx/html
COPY ./index.html ./

Question 127

How do I create a docker image?

Answer 127

Using a docker file?

Question 128

Where do i store a docker image?

Answer 128

Azure image registry

Question 129

Why use a docker image?

Answer 129

Because it an easy way to package content for docker or kubernetes

Question 130

Why use container instances?

Answer 130

Fast and straightforward to get running and easy to manage small, simple individual running container instances.

Question 131

When using container instances, can you persist files?

Answer 131

You would have to use Azure file share and mount a volume.

Question 132

When using container instances, are containers isolated?

Answer 132

Yes, but you can use a container group thet will share resources if required.

Question 133

How can two containers share resources and run on the same host when using a container instance?

Answer 133

Use a container group, and this will schedule the containers on the same host and share resources.

Question 134

What types of networking have container instances available?

Answer 134

None (batch), private( private network), public(public network)

Question 135

What container registry types are available in container instances?

Answer 135

Quick images
Axure container registry
Docker Huv or other registry

Question 136

I wnat to use managed disks with my container images; what options do I have?

Answer 136

Azure kubernetes service, it supports managed disks

Question 137

Can I use Azure Files with Azure Kubernetes?

Answer 137

Yes

Question 138

I wnat to have a job run periodically; what options do I have?

Answer 138

Azure Batch
Azure APP service using WebJobs

Question 139

What is required to allocate how much cost and size to app services?

Answer 139

App service plan

Question 140

I require both Windows and Linux containers. Can I use app services?

Answer 140

Yes, app services provide for Windsows and Linux containers.

Question 141

What types of pricing is available for app services?

Answer 141

Shared: Container runs on same compute as other customers
Dedicated: Runs on dedicated compute
Isolated: Deployted to customers’ own network

Question 142

What types of functionality do you get with Azure App Service?

Answer 142

Scale-out
Scale-up
Private networking
Public networking
File storage
Database
Redis (cache)

Question 143

What databases are supported with app service?

Answer 143

Postgres
MySql
MsSql
CosmoDB

Question 144

I require different environments for dev, test, and prod. I want to use containers; what are my options? I also wish for fully managed services.

Answer 144

You cna use the fully managed app services thet have deployment slots that will allow you to deploy prod, qa, and prod using containers.

Question 145

I require different environments for dev, test, and prod. I want to use containers; what are my options? I also wish for fully managed services. I must have each environment with its own configuration.

Answer 145

You cna use the fully managed app services thet have deployment slots that will allow you to deploy prod, qa, and prod using containers. Slots have their configuration for each slot.

Question 146

I require different environments for dev, test, and prod. I want to use containers; what are my options? I also wish for fully managed services. I must have each environment with its configuration. I must also be able to switch slots and automatically have the scale of the system to the production size?

Answer 146

You cna use the fully managed app services thet have deployment slots that will allow you to deploy prod, qa, and prod using containers. Slots have their configuration for each slot. App services have slots, also called staging, thet can be switched and will automatically scaled out to the required size.

Question 147

I am using containers and wnat to bleed over traffic from staging to production. What services in Azure should I run my containers on?

Answer 147

App services enable splitting traffic between staging and production.

Question 148

When using the Apop service, how are the staging site rules added?

Answer 148

A -staging as in -<name> is used</name>

Question 149

What is Azure Batch?

Answer 149

Fully managed HPC cluster and scheduling infrastructure.
There is no need to schedule an installation and manage
Devs can

Question 150

When using Azure Batch, what do we get as a virtual construct?

Answer 150

Batch account

Question 151

What are the elements that make up the batch account?

Answer 151

Account
Scheduler
Nodes/Node Pool

Question 152

What storage can you access with Azure Batch?

Answer 152

Azure Blob
Azure Files
Azure Disks
Azure Auto Storage

Question 153

What is Azure Batch Auto Storage

Answer 153

Azure Batch can automatically provision blob storage containers associated with your batch account. It’s often used to manage job input/output data for batch jobs automatically.

Question 154

How do I deliver an application to Azure batch?

Answer 154

Through the API, using one of the supported application types, python, node, C#, PowerShell

Question 155

What is the first thing you create when using Azure batch?

Answer 155

An Azure batch account

Question 156

I wnat to access my batch account from my private network, my private network is connected to azure v rt using express route, how can I do this?

Answer 156

Use a service endpoint, service endpoint enables a private connection from a private vNET to a service, including Azure Batch

Question 157

When setting up an Azure Batch, what constructs would you use?

Answer 157

Application
Pools
Jobs
Job schedules

Question 158

What do you pay for with Azure jobs?

Answer 158

Time

Question 159

What is Azure Cycle Cloud?

Answer 159

Azure CycleCloud helps manage High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters in Azure, enabling users to easily create, configure easily, and scale resources. It supports popular HPC schedulers like SLURM and PBS Pro, offering autoscaling based on workload demand. The tool simplifies cloud HPC management, integrates with Azure services like Monitor and Cost Management, and is ideal for data-heavy fields like genomics​(MS Learn)​(Microsoft Azure.

Question 160

Where can I find conditional access policies?

Answer 160

Entra ID -> Security -> Protect - > Conditional access

Question 161

I wnat to use conditional access policies; what license do I need?

Answer 161

P1

Question 162

What do Azure functions, web jobs, apps, and websites run on?

Answer 162

App service plan

Question 163

I want to have isolated hosts; what do I need to create?

Answer 163

App Service Environment is a single-tenant environment.

Question 164

What is an isolated host for Azure app service

Answer 164

It is a single-tenant App Service Environment.

Question 165

I wnat to access to my Azure storage from my VM on a private vNET; how can I do this?

Answer 165

Use the Service endpoint to access all Azure Storage Accounts
Use a private endpoint to access only a single account

Question 166

I wnat to access my Azure storage from my VM using a private IP; how can I do this?

Answer 166

Use a private service endpoint. The private service endpoint will connect to a single Azure storage account and get an IP and NIC in the vNET to access it.

Question 167

I wnat my application in a private vNET with no public network access, to access all my Azure storage accounts; how can I do this?

Answer 167

Use Azure service endpoint; Azure service endpoint gives access to all Azure storage accounts.

Question 168

What am I connecting from and to when I create an Azure Service EndPoint?

Answer 168

From a vNET to a whole service like an Azure Storage account

Question 169

When I create an Azure Service Endpoint, is the IPO address of the service private?

Answer 169

No, it uses the Azure public IP, but traffic is over the Azure network.

Question 170

When I create an Azure Private Endpoint, is the IP address of the service private?

Answer 170

Yes, the endpoint is private, and it appears to be a NIC in your vNET

Question 171

When I create an Azure Private Endpoint, can you access all storage accounts, for example?

Answer 171

No, it is a one-to-one relationship; you can only access a single account.

Question 172

When I create and use Azure Private Endpoint, are they free?

Answer 172

No, you pay per hour and GB

Question 173

When I create and use Azure Service Endpoint, are they free?

Answer 173

Yes

Question 174

I have an on-prem local network application called the Kola app that I would like to make available to my users who work from home. How can I do this without using a VPN or having a user connect to the local network?

Answer 174

Azure Entra ID App Proxy enables me to expose any application but use Azure Entra ID to secure it.

Question 175

I am using Azure App service but do not have a VPN or Expressroute connection to Azure; I want to present an endpoint on my on-prem network from an application running on Azure App Service. How can I do this

Answer 175

Azure App Service Hybrid Connections enables you to install the software locally and create an endpoint for your app service locally on-prem.

Question 176

I have an on-prem local network application called the Kola app that I would like to make available to my users who work from home. I will use Azure AD App Proxy; what do I need to install on-prem?

Answer 176

Several proxies for scale and availability.

Question 177

I have an on-prem local network application called the Kola app that I would like to make available to my users who work from home. The Kola app requires Kerberos. Also, I do not have a VPN or Expressroute to Azure. I want to expose this application to my remote users behind a secure Azure login. How can I do this?

Answer 177

You can use Azure Enbtra AD App Proxy, which is installed on-prem and connects to Azure Entra ID. It can proxy the application to remote users and ensure that the users have logged in using their Azure Entra ID credentials.

Question 178

I have an on-prem local network application called the Kola app that I would like to make available to my users who work from home. The Kola app has its identity management. Also, I do not have a VPN or Expressroute to Azure. I want to expose this application to my remote users behind a secure Azure login. How can I do this?

Answer 178

You can use Azure Enbtra AD App Proxy, installed on-prem and connects to Azure Entra ID. It can proxy the application to remote users and provide passthrough for auth.

Question 179

When using Azure Enbtra AD App Proxy, what is my first step?

Answer 179

Install the agent connector on-prem for Azure Enbtra AD App Proxy; you create a group of connectors.

Question 180

What is a connector group in Azure App Proxy?

Answer 180

Agent connectors groups enable me to separate different apps on my on-prem network.

Question 181

I wnat to deploy a single container and use the least resources and the least management, but I require deploying the instance so it is available in a vNET; what is my best portion?

Answer 181

Azure container instance, this is the least resources and lowest cost and is least management, and you can configure it for PRIVATE networking using a vNET.

Question 182

Can I use a container register with container instances?

Answer 182

Yes

Question 183

Can I use public networking with container instances

Answer 183

Yes

Question 184

When using app services, what are the three types of pricing?

Answer 184

Shared
dedicated
Isolated

Question 185

I require a way to deploy containers, and I want simple management of containers in a PaaS service. What is the best solution?

Answer 185

App Container Services

Question 186

What types of plans have we for azure functions?

Answer 186

Consumption (Pay-As-You-Go)
Flex Consumption
Function premium
App Service (Both Functions and Web Apps on same plan)
Container App Environment

Question 187

What is the name of pay as you go plan?

Answer 187

Consumption

Question 188

I am going to be using Azure functions, and I require the use of vNET. Can I use the consumption plan?

Answer 188

• No, the consumption plan does not support vNETS.
• But we now have a new plan called Flex Consumption thet will support events
• Or you can use a premium plan

Question 189

I intend to use Azure Function and Web Apps on the same project in the UK to help control a power station; what is the best plan to keep the cost to a minimum?

Answer 189

With both Functina and Web Apps on the same project, it may be best to use the app service plan thet enables the same plan to be used for both.

Question 190

I am using a consumption plan for my Azure function. I am concerned about the timeout. What is the default timeout?

Answer 190

5min default, 10min max.

Question 191

I am using a premium plan for my Azure function and am concerned about the timeout. What is the default timeout?

Answer 191

30min default, unlimited with configuration.

Question 192

I want to make sure thet when using Azure Functions, I have pre-warmed instances. I intend to use the consumption plan; do I need to make any changes to my approach?

Answer 192

Yes, you will need to switch plans. The consumption plan does not support pre-warming, so you will need to use premium or flex consumption.

Question 193

I am using Azure functions and wnat to use vNET; I intend to use a consumption plan; do I need to change my approach?

Answer 193

Yes, you will need to switch plans. The consumption plan does not support vNET, so you must use premium or flex consumption.

Question 194

Are dedicated plans for App Services and Functions dedicated for your use only, meaning you are on an isolated host?

Answer 194

No, dedicated means you are on a shared host with dedicated resources not shared with any one else.

Question 195

When using App Services and Functions, what plan is the most cost-effective for production?

Answer 195

use a non-dedicated plan

Question 196

When should you choose a Consumption Plan for Azure Functions?

Answer 196

Choose a Consumption Plan when you have sporadic workloads, want to pay only for actual usage, and don’t need constant running of your functions.

Question 197

In Azure Appservice and Functions; What is the main advantage of using a Dedicated (App Service) Plan for Azure Functions?

Answer 197

The main advantage is having dedicated VM instances, which provide better performance, more features, and the ability to run functions continuously.

Question 198

In Azure Appservice and Functions, which scenario would you opt for an Isolated (App Service Environment)

Answer 198

Choose an Isolated Plan when you need the highest level of security, network isolation, and dedicated infrastructure for mission-critical applications with high compliance requirements.

Question 199

In Azure Appservice and Functions, Which plan should you choose if you have an application with unpredictable traffic patterns and want to minimize costs?

Answer 199

The Consumption Plan is ideal for this scenario, as it automatically scales based on demand, and you only pay for the resources you use.

Question 200

In Azure Appservice and Functions: When would you consider upgrading from a Consumption Plan to a Dedicated Plan for Azure Functions?

Question 201

In Azure Appservice and Functions; Which plan would be most suitable for a high-traffic e-commerce website that requires consistent performance?

Answer 201

A Dedicated (App Service) Plan would be suitable, as it provides dedicated resources and consistent performance for high-traffic applications.

Question 202

In Azure Appservice and Functions; Your application needs to comply with strict data residency requirements and must be completely isolated from other customers; which plan should you choose

Answer 202

The Isolated (App Service Environment) Plan is the best choice for strict compliance and complete isolation requirements.

Question 203

In Azure Appservice and Functions; hich plan would you recommend for a small business website with moderate, consistent traffic?

Answer 203

Dedicated (App Service) Plan with a Basic or Standard tier would be suitable for a small business website with moderate, consistent traffic.

Question 204

In Azure Appservice and Functions; When is it most cost-effective to use a Consumption Plan for Azure Functions?

Answer 204

It’s most cost-effective for applications with intermittent usage, where functions don’t need to run continuously, and when you want to pay only for actual execution time.

Question 205

In Azure Appservice and Functions, If you need to run background processing tasks continuously alongside your web application, which plan should you choose?

Answer 205

Choose a Dedicated (App Service) Plan, as it allows you to run continuous WebJobs and background tasks alongside your web application on the same VM instances.

Question 206

In Azure Appservice and Functions, what type of plans do we have?

Answer 206

Non-dedicated
Dedicated
Isolated

Question 207

In Azure Appservice and Functions, what is a non-dedicated plan?

Answer 207

The plan is using shared resources, best suited

Question 208

In Azure Appservice and Functions, what type of plans do we have?

Question 209

In Azure Appservice and Functions, what type of plans do we have?

Question 210

In Azure Appservice and Functions, what is a non-dedicated plan best suited to?

Answer 210

Sporadic or unpredictable workloads
Event-driven application
Small-scale or low-traffic applications
Development and testing
Cost optimization:

Question 211

I wnat to use Azure Appservice and Functions in a dev environment. What plan should I use?

Answer 211

non -dedicated

Question 212

In Azure Appservice and Function, what is the Azure name for a non-dedicated plan?

Answer 212

Consumption plan

Question 213

In Azure Appservice and Function, what is the Azure name for a dedicated plan?

Answer 213

Basic
Standard
Premium
PremiumV2
PremiumV3

Question 214

In Azure Appservice and Function, what is an isolated plan giving you?

Answer 214

App Service Environment

Question 215

You are using the Azure app service. Recently, a newly pushed app to production caused outages; what could you do to fix this?

Answer 215

Use Azure app service deployment slots

Question 216

I wnat to route all traffic through an appliance; How do I do this for a whole vNET?

Answer 216

Create a single route table and associate it with each the of the subnets.

Question 217

Do I create a routing table and associate it with a vNET?

Answer 217

No, rout tables are associated with a subnet

Question 218

I want to route all traffic to the internet from a subnet; how can I do this?

Answer 218

Create a routing table and set the next hop to the internet

Question 219

I want to route all traffic to the GW from a subnet; how can I do this?

Answer 219

Create a routing table and set the next hop to the GW

Question 220

I want to route all traffic to the Firewall appliance from a subnet; how can I do this?

Answer 220

Create a routing table and set the next hop to the IP of the appliance

Question 221

I want to have no routing outside a subnet; how can I do this?

Answer 221

Create a route table and associated with a subnet and set it to none.

Question 223

When using route tables, what can you route to?

Answer 223

Service (Using service tag)
Internet
IP (Appliance)
Virtual network
Virtual GW

Question 224

What are the route types I can have and the order?

Answer 224

Custom routes
BGP routes
System Routes

Question 225

What are Custom routes?

Answer 225

Routes you create in a custom route table3 and associated with a vNET subnet.

Question 226

What are BGP roputes?

Answer 226

Routes from BGP

Question 227

What are System routes?

Answer 227

Routes generated by Azure

Question 228

What types of routes do you have?

Answer 228

Custom routes
BGP Routes
System routes

Question 229

I want to block inbound traffic to just a single VM. How to do this?

Answer 229

Create a Network security security group, set it to block all traffic, and associate it with the single vNET Subnet.

Question 230

I want to block inbound traffic to just a single subnet. How to do this?

Question 231

Using a network security group, how can I block the URL www.keith.tobin.com?

Answer 231

You can not block a URL with an NSG; NSG are layer four only and block layer 4-only traffic. To

Question 232

What layers 4, 5, 6, etc, dose network security groups work on?

Answer 232

Azure network security groups are layer four-only firewalls

Question 233

I have VM 1 and VM2 in the same subnet with an NSG blocking all HTTP on post 80. Can VM1 request HTTP traffic on port 80 from VM2?

Answer 233

No, because an NSG on a subnet is the same as having it on the NIC of the VMs

Question 234

What types of public IPs are available to use with VM’s

Answer 234

Basic and Standard

Question 235

What is the difference between primary and standard public IP’s

Answer 235

Basic allows internet traffic with no NSG attached; standard blocks the IP traffic by default; you must enable it with an NSG.

Question 236

I just created a standard IP for my VM, and I can’t see traffic to post 80 of my VM. Why?

Answer 236

Standard IP blocks all traffic; you must use an NSG to allow it.

Question 237

Are NSG rules stateless?

Answer 237

No, NSG rules are stateful. Once a connection is made, it is tracked, and you do not have to create an outbound rule.

Question 238

By default, does a VM have access to outbound internet?

Answer 238

Yes, but this is changing.

Question 239

I have 10 VMs in a vNET with no public IP. I want to provide safe internet access. How can I achieve this?

Answer 239

You can use a Virtual network NAT

Question 240

I am using a NET and running out of space on the single IP prefix; what can I do?

Answer 240

You cna add a pool of IP addresses.

Question 241

Can I transit a vnet by default using vnet peering?

Answer 241

No

Question 242

using vnet peering, how can I transit a vNET,

Answer 242

using VPN GW with vnet perering

Question 243

I need a fast, low-latency connection between my vents; what is the best option?

Answer 243

vNET peering is low cost and fast with low latency

Question 244

I have VNET 1 in subscription 1 and vNET 2 in subscription 2. How can I easily connect them with low latency and high throughput?

Answer 244

vNET peering can be across subscriptions.

Question 245

I have VNET 1 in subscription 1 in tenant 1 and vNET 2 in subscription 2 in tenant 2. How can I easily connect them with low latency and high throughput?

Answer 245

Global vNET peering can be across subscriptions and tenants

Question 246

What is global vnet peering

Answer 246

Global vNET peering is the ability to use vNET peering across tenants to connect vNETS, it also when you cross regions.

Question 247

I have VNET 1 in Subscription 1 in Region 1 and vNET 2 in Subscription 2 in Region 2. How can I easily connect them with low latency and high throughput?

Answer 247

Global vNET peering can be across subscriptions and regions.

Question 248

Using vNET peering, how can I have overlapping IP address spaces?

Answer 248

You can; overlapping will not work.

Question 249

How can we make our Azure Application thet is behind a load balancer available privately to Azure client VM in their Azure subscription?

Answer 249

Use Private Link to set up conectivity to make available the app endpoint.

Question 250

Are private links and private endpoints the same thing?

Answer 250

No, private link exposed service and proof of the exposed service.

Question 251

Is private link more secure? If so, why?

Answer 251

With a private link, you can lock down to a single resource.

Question 252

Can you use private links across subscriptions?

Answer 252

Yes

Question 253

Can you use private links across regions?

Answer 253

No, it can only be consumed using endpoints in the same region.

Question 254

Where are private link endpoints created?

Answer 254

In a subnet of a vNET.

Question 255

We need an encrypted connection from your on-prem network to the Azyre vNET. We do not want to use the express route, as it is too expensive. What options do we have?

Answer 255

Use a VPN (sit-to-site)

Question 256

Is vNET peering encrypted?

Answer 256

No, vNET peering is not encrypted.

Question 257

Is site-to-site VPN encrypted?

Answer 257

Yes 100%

Question 258

What is the primary difference between Azure VPN and ExpressRoute?

Answer 258

Azure VPN uses the public internet to securely connect your on-premises network to Azure through encrypted VPN tunnels. ExpressRoute, on the other hand, establishes a private connection between your on-premises infrastructure and Azure, bypassing the public internet entirely. This makes ExpressRoute more reliable, faster, and secure compared to Azure VPN.

Question 259

Scenario: You are a startup setting up a small hybrid cloud environment with basic workloads. You want a quick and cost-effective solution to connect your on-premises network to Azure. Which option should you choose?

Answer 259

You should choose Azure VPN. It’s ideal for small environments where cost is a concern, and the public internet is sufficient for your connectivity needs. Azure VPN allows you to quickly establish a secure connection without the complexity and cost of a dedicated line.

Question 260

Your enterprise runs a mission-critical application that demands constant, high-throughput data transfers between your on-premises data center and Azure with very low latency. Reliability and uptime are essential. Which solution do you select?

Answer 260

You should select ExpressRoute. ExpressRoute offers a private, dedicated connection with high bandwidth (up to 100 Gbps), low latency, and guaranteed uptime through a Service Level Agreement (SLA), making it ideal for mission-critical applications.

Question 261

You need to quickly set up a secure connection for remote employees accessing Azure resources from various locations. The data traffic is relatively small, and minimal latency is acceptable. What should you use?

Answer 261

You should select ExpressRoute. ExpressRoute offers a private, dedicated connection with high bandwidth (up to 100 Gbps), low latency, and guaranteed uptime through a Service Level Agreement (SLA), making it ideal for mission-critical applications.

Question 262

You need to quickly set up a secure connection for remote employees accessing Azure resources from various locations. The data traffic is relatively small, and minimal latency is acceptable. What should you use?

Answer 262

You should use Azure VPN. Its point-to-site functionality allows secure, encrypted access for remote users over the public internet, making it perfect for distributed workforces with moderate data traffic needs.

Question 263

Scenario: Your company handles sensitive financial data and regulatory requirements mandate that all data transmission between your on-premises network and Azure be isolated from the public internet. What solution would you implement?

Answer 263

You should implement ExpressRoute. Since it avoids the public internet and uses a private connection, ExpressRoute ensures that sensitive data is transmitted in compliance with strict security and regulatory requirements.

Question 264

Scenario: You are planning a massive data migration project to move terabytes of data from your on-premises data center to Azure. This migration will require high bandwidth and consistent network performance over several weeks. What should you choose?

Answer 264

You should choose ExpressRoute. The high bandwidth (up to 100 Gbps) and consistent performance of a private connection make ExpressRoute the ideal choice for large-scale data migrations.

Question 265

Your organization is running a small non-critical application in Azure, and you need a quick and inexpensive way to connect your on-premises data center to Azure for occasional data exchanges. Latency is not a major concern. Which solution do you go for?

Answer 265

You should go for Azure VPN. It’s a cost-effective solution for smaller, non-critical applications where high performance is not necessary, and you don’t need the guaranteed uptime or bandwidth provided by ExpressRoute.

Question 266

Scenario: You need to securely connect Azure PaaS services like Azure Storage or Azure SQL Database to resources in a Virtual Network. The PaaS services should be accessible only through the Virtual Network, preventing public access. Should you use Azure Private Link or Azure Service Endpoint in this scenario?

Answer 266

Azure Service Endpoint. Service Endpoints secure PaaS resources by extending VNet identity to the service, allowing access over Azure’s backbone network. Public IP addresses can be blocked.

Question 267

Scenario: You want to expose your internal API, hosted on Azure, to specific customers over a private connection without exposing it to the internet.
Question: How should you present the API to clients?

Answer 267

Use Azure Private Link. It provides private access to your services by mapping the service to a Private IP within the consumer’s VNet.

Question 268

Scenario: An enterprise needs to connect to Azure SQL databases from multiple VNets located in different subscriptions. They want to avoid using the public internet.Question: Should you use Private Link or Service Endpoints?

Answer 268

Answer: Use Azure Private Link. It supports cross-subscription connectivity via private IPs within the consumer’s VNet, keeping traffic within Azure’s backbone.

Question 269

Scenario: You need to connect resources in a VNet to Azure Storage in a different region without exposing the storage account to the public internet.
What should you use?

Answer 269

Answer: Use Azure Service Endpoint. Service Endpoints allow cross-region connections to Azure services, extending VNet identity without exposing the service to the internet.

Question 270

Scenario: A business must share an Azure service, such as an Azure SQL Database, with its partner organization across different regions.
Question: Which networking option is most appropriate in this case?

Answer 270

Use Azure Private Link. Private Link allows private access to your services across regions and subscriptions without traversing the public internet.

Question 271

A service provider wants to offer multiple clients a managed service like a database, ensuring private network access for each client with no data leakage between them.

Answer 271

How should the service provider present their service to clients?

Question 272

Question: You are deploying a mission-critical application in an Azure region. How can you ensure data redundancy and disaster recovery using Azure Paired Regions?

Answer 272

Use paired regions to replicate your application and data. Azure automatically replicates resources between region pairs, ensuring data durability in the event of a regional failure. Always deploy to both regions in the pair for geographic redundancy.

Question 273

If Region A in an Azure pair goes down for planned maintenance, how does Azure Paired Regions ensure continuity for your services?

Answer 273

Azure Paired Regions ensure that planned updates (e.g., maintenance) only occur in one pair region at a time. This minimizes downtime and allows services in the secondary region to continue running during the maintenance window.

Question 274

In what scenario would using paired regions be more beneficial than non-paired regions for disaster recovery?

Answer 274

Paired regions provide higher reliability because Azure guarantees data replication and failover capabilities between them, with a direct focus on minimizing latency and ensuring recovery in the event of a disaster. This is especially critical in high availability/disaster recovery setups where business continuity is essential.

Question 275

How can you benefit from Azure Paired Regions when designing applications that need data sovereignty compliance across regions?

Answer 275

Azure Paired Regions are often located in the same geopolitical zone, helping organizations comply with data sovereignty regulations. Data replication across regions within the same pair ensures that data remains within the required jurisdiction for compliance purposes.

Question 276

Your company operates an e-commerce platform that requires low-latency, cross-region failover. How do Azure Paired Regions optimize performance for such scenarios?

Answer 276

Azure Paired Regions are designed to minimize latency between regions while supporting cross-region failover. By deploying your services to paired areas, you can achieve low-latency replication and quick recovery, ensuring your platform remains responsive during regional disruptions.

Question 277

What does an Azure region consist of?

Answer 277

Several data centers are connected via low-latency connectivity and form several availability zones; an availability zone is not a data center but a fault domain with separate power, cooling, and network.

Question 278

What is a paired region?

Answer 278

It is a second region in the same geopolitical space as the primary region, ensuring data sovereignty. It is used as a failover or backup region for the primary region for some Azure services.

Question 279

What is an availability zone?

Answer 279

An availability zone is a fault domain that consists of a zone with separate network, cooling, and power; services use availability zones to be fault-tolerant.

Question 280

What is a zonal service?

Answer 280

A Zonel service is a service where you get to select the zone to be used by the service.

Question 281

Do you have fault domains in availability zones?

Answer 281

Yes, these are the core of how an availability set works. It means they if you set the fault domain to three, you have three separate fault domains thet are independent of each other

Question 282

What are updated domains, and where may you see them?

Answer 282

They ensure thet only one updated domain is updated at a time, and we will see them in an availability set.

Question 283

We are using an availability set and have three fault domains and three update domains; in each fault domain, we have a single VM. From a disk perspective, what must we do?

Answer 283

Set the aligned managed disks in the availability set to make the disk in the same fault domain as the VM

Question 284

In Azure is the load balancer; what layer is the load balancer working on?

Answer 284

It is a layer four balancer, which means it works on the IP and transport layer layers of the TCP stack

Question 285

I need a layer seven load balancer; what should I use?

Answer 285

App Gateway its a layer seven load balancer

Question 286

When you create an Azure load balancer, what must you select it to be?

Answer 286

Internal or external?

Question 287

What is an Azure internal load balancer?

Answer 287

This layer four load balancer has an internal IP for external traffic.

Question 288

What is an Azure external load balancer?

Answer 288

This is a layer four load balancer with an external IP for external traffic

Question 289

What do we call the back end in an Azure Load Balancer?

Answer 289

Backend pool

Question 290

What types of rules have you on an Azure Load Balancer?

Answer 290

• Nat
  -LBRule

Question 291

What is a NAT-rule?

Answer 291

This is where, on Azure Loadbalancer, you will map the input IP to a backend IP

Question 292

I need to ensure thet my Loadbalancer does not send traffic to a dead backend VM; how can I do this?

Answer 292

Use health probes.

Question 293

How many backends can a VM be in when using the Azure load Balancer?

Answer 293

One (and two, read on), it can be in one backend for external and one backend for internal, but it can be in both internal and external

Question 294

Is an Azure Load Balancer a Global resource across the regions?

Answer 294

No, a Azure load balancer is a regional resource.

Question 295

What types of SKU are available for Azure Load Balancer?

Answer 295

Baseic, Standard

Question 296

How can backend VMs do you have for a basic Azure Load Balancer?

Answer 296

300

Question 297

How many backend you have for a standard Load Balancer?

Answer 297

2, One for internal and one for external.

Question 298

When using Azure Load Blancer with bare SKU can you have HTTPS health probes?

Answer 298

Not only with standard,

Question 299

Does a vNET span availability zones?

Answer 299

Yes

Question 300

I need to load balance TCP; what options do I have?

Answer 300

Azure load balancer.

Question 301

I need to load balance TCP on my internal network; what can I use?

Answer 301

The Azure load balancer can use internal IP on its front end to load balance, so Azure load balancer is an option.

Question 302

Do I need a separate NAT to provide outbound network access when using Azure Loadbalancer with a public IP?

Answer 302

No, a public load balancer enables outbound internet access.

Question 303

Is the application gateway a layer four load balancer?

Answer 303

No, its layer 7 LB

Question 304

Can Azure Application Gateway be used across regions, explain?

Answer 304

No across regions is not supported by the Azure Application Gateway. Azure Application Gateway is a regional service; there may be other options depending on requirements:
- Azure front door
- Azure traffic manager
- Azure global load balancer

Question 305

What is Azure Traffic Manager?

Answer 305

It is a DNS load balancer

Question 306

What is the azure front door?

Question 307

What is an origan group?

Answer 307

It’s like a back group for a load balancer

Question 308

When using the Azure Load Balancer service, what information/data is used to direct traffic to the backend

Answer 308

Source Port
Destination Port
Source IP
Destination IP
Protocol (TCP, UDP)

Question 309

Does the Azure Load Balancer support routing of HTTP and HTTPS?

Answer 309

No, it is a layer four load balancer and only supports TCP and UDP.

Question 310

Can you pin an Azure Load Balancer and explain what you can or can not ping the load balancer?

Answer 310

No, you can not ping the Azure Load Balancer because it’s a layer four load balancer that only supports TCP and UDP for ping and not ICMP(Layer 3).

Question 311

What do you set to direct traffic when using an Azure Load Balancer?

Answer 311

Azure Load Balancer Rule

Question 312

I have the follwing load balancing requirements; select an Azure service to meet these requirements:
1. Require layer four load balancing
2. Regional load balancing only
3. Require three IP addresses
4. Must keep working in the event of a single-zone failure

Answer 312

To meet the requirements, use an Azure regional and layer four load balancer and add three front-end IPs. The regional load balancer is only in a single region. When creating the load balancer, you can select to use no-zone, zone-redundant, or zonal to meet requirement 4.

Question 313

I have the follwing load balancing requirements; select an Azure service to meet these requirements:
1. Require layer four load balancing
2. IPv6 support

Answer 313

To meet the requirements, use an Azure regional and layer four load balancer and, at configuration time, select to use IPv6 front-end IP.

Question 314

What must you add when creating an Azure Load Balancer after the LB is created when using the portal??

Answer 314

Use a load-balancing rule.

Question 315

When using Azure Load Balancer, how cna I make the sessions sticky?

Answer 315

You have the options to use:
- None
- Client IP (Use just the hash of the client IP to select the backend)
- Client IP and Protocol (Use the hash of the client IP and protocol used to select the backend)

Question 316

Can a device be assigned to Azure Entra ID Group?

Answer 316

Yes, 100%. You can assign Devices to the group, which can be assigned to Roiles for both Azure Entra ID and Azure Resources.

Question 317

Can an Azure Entra ID Group be assigned to an Azure Entra ID Role?

Answer 317

Yes, 100%.

Question 318

Can an Azure Entra ID Group be assigned to an Azure Resource Role?

Answer 318

Yes, 100%.

Question 319

I have three Azure Subscriptions, and I want to have a way to apply the same RBAC controls and Budgets Controls to all three subscriptions. How can I apply the same RBAC controls using the least amount of effort?

Answer 319

To apply the same RBAC controls and Cost management to all three subscriptions, you would use Azure Management Groups, place all three Azure Subscriptions under a management group node, and apply Budget and RBAC controls to the node.

Question 320

When using Azure Management Groups, list what can be managed.

Answer 320

1. RBAC (Access control)
2. Cost Budgets
3. Cost analysis
4. Policies (Complience and governanence)

Question 321

I have to migrate an on-prem MS SQL database to Azure; I wnat to look at all possible options, including modifying the database if required. List Azure MS SQL options?

Answer 321

1. Azure database instance
2. Azure Elastic Pools
3. SQL running on VM

Question 322

Describe the features of Azure Database Instance?

Answer 322

1. Managed database service
2. Dedicated environment
3. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB.
4. Patching
5. Backups
6. Scaling while offering high availability
7. Security features
8. Single databases or elastic pools
9. Automated backups
10. Monitoring, and
11. performance tuning

Question 323

I have several databases with varying spiky workloads; select the correct SQL architecture to keep the price to a minimum?

Answer 323

Azure SQL Database with Elastic Pools: Using Azure SQL Database with Elastic Pools enables several databases to share a single pool of resources, such as CPU, Memory, and Storage.

Question 324

How can I share a pool across servers in the Azure SQL Database?

Answer 324

You can not share an elastic pool with more than a single server. An elastic pool is only allocated to a single Azure SQL Database Server.

Question 325

What is the purpose of the server in Azure SQL Database when using elastic pools

Answer 325

1. Central Management Point: Centralized management for all databases in the pool (configurations, settings).
2. Authentication and Security: Handles user authentication, access control, firewall settings, and security policies.
3. Resource Allocation: Governs the allocation of compute (vCores or DTUs), memory, and storage across databases in the pool.
4. Billing: Associated with the cost of the elastic pool and provides a single billing entity.
5. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Manages backups, point-in-time restore, and geo-replication across databases in the pool.
6. Endpoint Management: Provides a single connection string/endpoint for accessing all databases in the elastic pool.

Question 326

I am migrating several SQL server databases from my on-premise to Azure SQL Services using elastic pools; I have modified my database to work with Azure SQL Database service. I have a vNET and a VM in the vNET thet want to access the database securely. I do not wish to use passwords and user names to log in to databases, nor do I want the application to access the database over the Internet. How should I architect this solution?

Answer 326

1. Use Azure SQL Database service with elastic pools.
2. Use Azure Managed Identities to authenticate for the databases without using passwords and username
3. Use Azure Service endpoint to access the databases without using the internet

Question 327

I want to migrate a single SQL server database from my on-premise to Azure. The databases should have dedicated resources. If possible, I do not want to manage the resources. What Azyre services would you use and why?

Answer 327

1. Use Azure SQL Instance, which gives you a single database instance with no shared resources.
2. Azure Sql Instance is a fully managed instance, so you do not have to manage the resources
3. All resources are dedicated and not shared.

Question 328

I want to migrate a single SQL server database from my on-premise datacenter to Azure. I need access to the migrated database from my application using a vNET; direct vNET access is required. If possible, I do not want to manage database resources. What Azure services should I use, and why?

Answer 328

1. Use Azure SQL Instance, which gives you a single database instance thet can be deployed into a vNET
2. Azure Sql Instance is a fully managed instance, so you do not have to manage the resources

Question 329

You are a contractor and have been asked to recommend an Azure solution for new SQL development in Azure. The database code to access the database will be new. What service would you recommend and why?

Answer 329

As this is a new development, we can ensure compatibility with the SQL app code. We should select Azure SQL Database, which offers complete automated management and shared elastic pools.

Question 330

You are a contractor who has been asked to recommend an Azure solution for moving an existing SQL database to Azure. The database has many bespoke scripts, modifications, and tuning at the OS and SQL service layers. You need to select an Azure service and explain why?

Answer 330

SQL running on Azure VM, as it gives the best compatibility for the bespoke services and modifications to the OS and SQL layers.

Question 331

migrate

Answer 331

You can use Azure SQL on a VM or Azure SQL Managed Instance; select Azure Managed Instance as it is managed and has less input.

Question 332

Explain what SQL FILESTREAM?

Answer 332

SQL FILESTREAM is a feature in Microsoft SQL Server that allows you to store and manage unstructured data, such as documents, images, and videos, directly in the file system while still maintaining transactional consistency through SQL Server. It provides an efficient way to store large binary objects (BLOBs) like files that need access or manipulation in combination with relational data.

Question 333

You are a contractor asked to recommend an Azure solution for migrating an existing SQL database to Azure. DCT is added as part of the overall application. What Azure service will you be required to use, and why?

Answer 333

Because DCT has been used, this is a Windows component, and we will need to use SQL on a VM as DCT is not supported in Azure Managed Instance or Azure SQL Database.

Question 334

Explain what DTC in Azure SQL Instance or Azure SQL Database?

Answer 334

DCT is the distributed transaction coordinator, which can be used with SQL to perform operations like distributed commit and rollback.

Question 335

You are a contractor asked to recommend an Azure solution for migrating an existing SQL database to Azure. The SQL is currently running on a VMWare VM, and we want to run it on a VM in Azure due to modifications to the OS and SQL. What migration service/tool would you recommend, and what steps are required?

Answer 335

Use Azure Site Recovery because the SQL runs on a virtual machine, and ASR can move the whole VM to Azure.

Question 336

You are a contractor asked to recommend an Azure solution for migrating an existing SQL database to Azure. The SQL is currently running on a Hyper-V VM, and due to modifications to the OS and SQL, we want to run it on a VM in Azure. What migration service/tool would you recommend, and what steps are required?

Answer 336

Use Azure Site Recovery because the SQL runs on a virtual machine, and ASR can move the whole VM to Azure.

Question 337

You are advising an orgnization on the type of virtual disk to use for a VM. The VM is a test VM, and none of the data on the disk is cared about. Alos, they want the least management of the disk. What recommendations will you make for the disk for the VM?

Answer 337

1. It’s a test VM, thet no one cares about the data, so the disk should be an LRS type managed disk.

Question 338

Describe an Azure LRS Virtual Disk?

Answer 338

1. 3 copies of the data
2. Srtored in a single datacenter of Zone
3. 99.9
4. Lowest cost of the tiers

Question 339

Describe an Azure ZRS Virtual Disk?

Answer 339

1. 3 copies of the data
2. Srtored in separate zones
3. 99.99
4. Second lowest cost of the tiers

Question 340

Describe an Azure GRS Virtual Disk?

Answer 340

1. 3 copies of the data + one in the secondary region
2. Srtored in separate zones + one in secondary region
3. 99.99
4. Second lowest cost of the tiers

Question 341

What features has Azure Managed Virtual Disk?

Answer 341

1. Snapshots
2. RBAC
3. Availability zones
4. Images
5. Availability sets (When virtual managed disks are used with availability sets, you can configure the availability set to ensure the virtual disks are aligned.

Question 342

When using Azure Managed Virtual Disks, do you pay for the used amount of data or provisioned capacity?

Answer 342

The provisioned capacity is what you pay for.

Question 343

You are deploying a mission-critical database with high IOPS and low-latency requirements. The application needs sustained performance and durability for high transaction rates.

Which Azure-managed disk type and size should you choose for optimal performance?

Answer 343

Use Premium SSD with a P30 (1024 GiB) or higher. Premium SSDs offer low latency and high IOPS for mission-critical workloads.

Question 344

What are the available Azure Managed Virtual Disk types?

Answer 344

1. Ultra Disks
2. Premium SSD v2
3. Premium SSDs (solid-state drives)
4. Standard SSDs
5. Standard HDDs (hard disk drives)

Question 345

Describe the performance of Ultra Disks?

Answer 345

Performance: Ultra Disks provide the highest performance and lowest latency among all Azure-managed disk types. You can configure performance (IOPS and throughput) independently from the disk size.

1. OPS: Up to 160,000 IOPS per disk.
2. Throughput: Up to 4,000 MBps per disk.
3. Latency: As low as sub-millisecond latency.
4. Use Case: Ideal for mission-critical workloads such as high-performance databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle), large-scale transaction systems, SAP HANA, and NoSQL databases.
5. Scaling: Ultra Disks allow dynamic scaling of performance without downtime.

Question 346

I require a Managed Virtual Disk for deploying SAP. What Azure Managed Disk Tiiel should I use, and why?

Answer 346

Ulta Disk because of its high IOPS, Throughput, and latency

Question 347

Describe the performance of Prenium SSD Disks?

Answer 347

Premium SSDs (Solid-State Drives)
Performance: Premium SSDs provide high performance with consistent low latency, ideal for applications requiring fast data access.
IOPS: Up to 20,000 IOPS.
Throughput: Up to 900 MBps.
Latency: Typically 1-2 milliseconds.
Use Case: Common for production workloads such as databases, OLTP applications, and data-intensive applications needing higher IOPS and low latency.
Cost: Less expensive than Ultra Disks but still premium.

Question 348

Describe the performance of Standard SSD Disks?

Answer 348

Performance: Standard SSDs are a more cost-effective alternative to Premium SSDs, with better performance and lower latency compared to Standard HDDs.
IOPS: Up to 6,000 IOPS.
Throughput: Up to 750 MBps.
Latency: Typically 4-10 milliseconds.
Use Case: Suitable for web servers, small databases, and development/test environments where cost is a concern but moderate performance is still required.

Question 349

Describe the performance of Standard HDD Disks?

Answer 349

Performance: Standard HDDs provide the least performance but are the most cost-effective option. They use magnetic spinning disks.
IOPS: Up to 2,000 IOPS.
Throughput: Up to 500 MBps.
Latency: Typically 10 milliseconds or higher.
Use Case: Best for backup storage, archival, cold storage, or workloads with infrequent access to data. Also suitable for development and low-priority workloads that are not performance-sensitive.

Question 350

What Azure Managed Virtual Disks tiers do we have available?

Answer 350

1. Ultra Disks: Maximum performance for critical, low-latency apps.
2. Premium SSD v2: Balanced high-performance at a flexible cost.
3. Premium SSDs: Reliable performance for high-transaction applications.
4. Standard SSDs: Cost-efficient with moderate performance for typical workloads.
5. Standard HDDs: Low-cost storage for backups and less frequent use.

Question 351

Scenario: You are setting up a disaster recovery solution for your organization’s critical data. This solution will store backup files that need to be retained for long-term storage but will only be accessed infrequently.

Question: Which Azure managed disk type should you use to minimize costs while storing backups that are not frequently accessed?

Answer 351

Standard HDD Disks. They are the most cost-effective option for scenarios where data is accessed infrequently, such as backup storage or disaster recovery.

Question 352

Scenario: Your team is developing a prototype of a new application. You need to provision some virtual machines (VMs) for development and testing purposes. Performance is not a priority for this phase, but keeping costs low is important.

Question: What Azure disk type is best for VMs in this development and testing environment where performance is not critical?

Answer 352

Answer: Standard HDD Disks. They are the most economical option, ideal for low-performance needs such as development, testing, and prototypes where minimizing costs is more important than disk speed.

Question 353

Scenario: Your company runs a file archiving system where documents are stored for legal compliance purposes. The documents are rarely accessed after being archived, but they must be kept for several years.

Question: What disk type should you choose to store these archived documents efficiently while minimizing storage costs?

Answer 353

Answer: Standard HDD Disks. These are well-suited for cold storage, where data is infrequently accessed but needs to be kept for a long duration, and keeping costs low is a priority.

Question 354

Scenario: You are deploying a high-performance, mission-critical database system for your company, which handles millions of transactions per second. The database requires sub-millisecond latency and extremely high throughput to meet strict service-level agreements (SLAs).

Question: Which Azure managed disk type should you use to meet the high-performance and low-latency requirements of this database system?

Answer 354

Answer: Ultra Disks. They provide the highest performance with ultra-low latency and are ideal for mission-critical databases that demand maximum throughput and minimal latency.

Question 355

Scenario: Your organization runs a real-time analytics platform that processes massive amounts of data from multiple sources. The platform requires high disk performance for continuous data ingestion and real-time querying to deliver insights instantly.

Question: What Azure disk type should you choose for this real-time analytics platform, where low latency and high throughput are essential for processing and querying data?

Answer 355

Answer: Ultra Disks. These are ideal for real-time analytics scenarios requiring high IOPS and low-latency storage to ensure fast data ingestion and processing.

Question 356

What is the difference between Azure Managed Virtual Disk the Premium SSD and Premium SSD v2?

Answer 356

1. Higher maximum throughput and IOPS compared to Premium SSD.
   IOPS: Supports up to 80,000 IOPS.
2. Throughput: Can provide up to 1,200 MB/s.
3. Allows more granular control over performance settings, offering
   greater flexibility in scaling disk performance.
4. Pricing is more flexible, as you can scale IOPS and throughput independently of capacity. This means you can pay only for the performance you need, potentially saving costs.
5. Charges are typically based on the disk capacity, IOPS, and throughput.

Question 357

Scenario:
You are designing a web application that handles thousands of requests per second with low-latency requirements. The application database has high transaction rates, and response times are critical. You are considering using Azure Managed Disks to meet performance needs.

Question:
Which Azure Managed Disk type would be the best option for your web application database to meet high transaction rates and low-latency requirements?

Answer 357

Answer:
Premium SSD.
Premium SSDs offer low latency and high throughput, making them ideal for mission-critical production applications with high transaction rates and low-latency requirements, such as databases.

Question 358

Scenario:
Your organization runs an online analytics platform that processes large datasets during peak hours. The platform experiences occasional spikes in I/O performance requirements, and the application must handle these spikes without performance degradation. You need an Azure Managed Disk solution with flexibility in disk performance.

Question:
Which Azure Managed Disk type should you choose to handle the occasional I/O performance spikes while ensuring stable performance during normal operations?

Answer 358

Answer:
Premium SSD v2.
Premium SSD v2 offers flexible performance with scalable IOPS and throughput, allowing for dynamic adjustment to handle workload spikes efficiently without sacrificing performance during normal operations.

Question 359

Scenario:
You are developing a real-time online transaction processing (OLTP) system for an e-commerce website. The system needs consistent, high IOPS and throughput to process customer transactions quickly, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.

Question:
Which Azure Managed Disk type would be most suitable for ensuring high IOPS and throughput for your OLTP system?

Answer 359

Answer:
Premium SSD.
Premium SSDs are designed for production workloads that require high IOPS and throughput, making them ideal for OLTP systems and other performance-sensitive applications.

Question 360

When should you use Ultra disk types in Azure?

Answer 360

1. For extreme performance
2. Mission-critical databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, high-end NoSQL databases).
3. High-performance, latency-sensitive applications such as financial systems.
4. Workloads requiring predictable, high throughput (e.g., large-scale OLTP).

Question 361

When should you use premium disks in Azure?

Answer 361

high throughput and low latency,

Question 362

You are running a mission-critical application that requires high transaction throughput and low latency. The application database handles up to 25,000 IOPS and 750 MBps of throughput. Which Azure Managed Disk type should you choose to meet these performance requirements?

Answer 362

Answer:
Premium SSD is the best option for this scenario. Premium SSDs provide high performance with up to 20,000 IOPS and 900 MBps of throughput, making them ideal for mission-critical applications requiring high transaction throughput and low latency.

Question 363

What are the IOPS ranges for different Azure Managed Disk Types?

Answer 363

Ultra Disk (1 - 160,999 IOPS) Extreme performance.
Premium Disk v2 (1 - 80,000 IOPS) Enterprise performance.
Premium Disk (1 - 20,000 IOPS) CRM.
Standard SSD Disk (1 - 6000 IOPS) Test/Dev .
Standard HDD Disk (1 - 2000 IOPS) Archive, backup.

Question 364

For Azure Premium Managed Sisk, describe how the performance and size affect each other.

Answer 364

Disks range from P1 - P40 and range from 120 - 2,048 GB and 120 - 7500 IOPS, and so does the throughput 25 - 250Mb/sec

Question 365

If P1 - P40 are for Premium, what is the equivalent for Standard disk?

Answer 365

E1 - E40

Question 366

If P1 - P40 are for Premium, what is the equivalent for Standard disk?

Answer 366

S1 to S40

Question 367

I want to archive data on a Managed Disk; what SSD type should I use?

Answer 367

Standard HDD

Question 368

Is Standard SSD more expensive than Standard HDD, if os shy?

Answer 368

Yes, because Standard HDD is lower preformance.

Question 369

What is the cheapest storage type for managed disk?

Answer 369

Standard HDD

Question 370

What is the latency for a Standard HDD?

Answer 370

10ms write, 20ms Read

Question 372

Do you get credit-based bursting on Standard HDD?

Answer 372

No

Question 373

Do you get credit-based bursting on Uktra Disks?

Answer 373

No

Question 374

Do you get credit-based bursting on Premium v2?

Answer 374

No

Question 375

Do you get credit-based bursting on Premium SSD v1?

Answer 375

Yes

Question 376

What is the latency for Standard SSD Disk?

Answer 376

Single digit ms

Question 377

What Managed Disk type should i be using for OD disk?

Answer 377

Premium Disk.

Question 378

I want to create a public IP, which will be used by a VNET. How can I add DDOS protection?

Answer 378

It will inherit DDOS protection from the vNET

Question 379

I must have VM failover between Azure zones; what are my options?

Answer 379

Option A: You cna create the VM in an availability set across three zones and have the virtual disks as zone redundant; you can restart the VM if a zone fault occurs or use an automated script.
Option B: You can use site-to-site recovery and failover between zones.

Question 379

I require the ability to block the www.keithtobin.cloud domain for VMs in a vNET with a configured Azure firewall. Given that we are using an Azure Firewall, can we deny access to the domain?

Answer 379

Yes, Azure Firewall allows inspection of layer seven traffic and can block it.

Question 380

Can I use trusted Launch VM’s with Siste for Site recovery?

Answer 380

No, it’s currently not supported.

Question 381

How would I use Azure site-to-site (RD) recovery?

Answer 381

You can configure it on a VM and have the VM disks replicated to another zone or region.

Question 382

You have an Azure VM deployed in the East US region, and you want to ensure it can failover to another region if East US becomes unavailable. What service will you use for regional failover?

Answer 382

Use Azure Site Recovery (ASR) to configure regional failover, replicating the VM from East US to another region, such as West US. This ensures business continuity during regional outages.

Question 383

You are using an on-premises VMware environment and want to configure disaster recovery for critical VMs by replicating them to Azure. What tool will you use?

Answer 383

Use Azure Site Recovery with VMware as the source to replicate your on-premises VMs to Azure. ASR provides automated failover and failback between on-premises VMware VMs and Azure.

Question 384

Your company is running a mix of Hyper-V VMs on-premises, and you want to implement disaster recovery to Azure. How can you achieve this?

Answer 384

Use Azure Site Recovery to replicate Hyper-V VMs from your on-premises environment to Azure, enabling disaster recovery for Hyper-V workloads with seamless failover and failback.

Question 385

During a regional outage, your Azure VMs failed over to a secondary region using Azure Site Recovery. How do you ensure that your applications stay operational with minimal downtime?

Answer 385

Ensure application consistency by using Application Consistent Snapshots in Azure Site Recovery. This ensures that data is consistent across application tiers during the failover process.

Question 386

Your organization requires near-instantaneous failover for mission-critical workloads in case of a disaster. Which type of managed disk replication would you use?

Answer 386

Use Azure Ultra Disk or Premium SSD with ZRS (Zone-Redundant Storage) replication. This ensures that the disks are replicated across multiple zones within the same region, providing high durability and availability for critical workloads.

Question 387

You want to minimize the cost of disaster recovery for a less critical workload running on a Standard HDD in Azure. What is the most cost-effective disaster recovery strategy?

Answer 387

Use Standard HDD and configure Azure Site Recovery for less critical VMs, setting up asynchronous replication to another region with longer recovery point objectives (RPO) to reduce costs.

Question 388

You need to test the failover process of your Azure VMs without affecting the production environment. How can you safely conduct this test?

Answer 388

Use Azure Site Recovery’s Test Failover feature to simulate a failover scenario without impacting your production environment. This creates a temporary failover to a different network for testing purposes.

Question 389

You need to ensure a consistent recovery plan across multiple VMs and services in a disaster recovery scenario. What Azure Site Recovery feature would you use?

Answer 389

Use Recovery Plans in Azure Site Recovery to orchestrate the failover of multiple VMs, configure dependencies, and define the recovery sequence for services across VMs and applications.

Question 390

Your Azure VM is running in a region that supports ZRS but not GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage). How can you ensure disaster recovery is configured for zone failure?

Answer 390

Use Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS) for the VM’s managed disks. This ensures that data is replicated across multiple zones within the same region, providing protection against zone-level failures.

Question 391

How does ASR (DR) work?

Answer 391

It installs an agent and replicates data from one VM to another. This could be from one of the supported vm environments like hyper-v or VMware to Azure.

Question 392

Is frontdoor a regional or global service?

Answer 392

Global service

Question 393

Is traffic manager a regional or global service?

Answer 393

Global service

Question 394

Is Azure Enmntra ID a regional or global service?

Answer 394

Global service

Question 395

What is RTO?

Answer 395

Recovery Time Objective: The amount it takes to recover the solution.

Question 396

What is RPO?

Answer 396

Recovery Point Objective: RPO is the amount of data one could lose in a replication situation.

Question 397

In Azure Firewall, I wnat to have a Global Policy. Is this possible?

Answer 397

Yes, you can have parent child policies, like a global policy and then children policies for each region.

Question 398

I require a firewall solution for my vNET and intrusion protection. What firewall options do I have?

Answer 398

Azure Firewall supports IDS

Question 399

I require a firewall solution for my vNET and TLS inspection. What firewall options do I have?

Answer 399

Azure Firewall supports TLS inspections

Question 400

I require a firewall solution for my vNET and Threat intelligence. What firewall options do I have?

Answer 400

Azure Firewall supports Threat intelligence

Question 401

I am using Azure WAN Hub and require a firewall solution for all traffic passing through it. What solution could I use?

Answer 401

Azure Firewall supports integration with the Azure WAN Hub.

Question 402

I am using Azure Firewall and have a regional policy for West EU and West US that allows post 80; how can I deny post 80 on every child policy like the regional policies?

Answer 402

Use the parent (Global policies)

Question 403

I need direct routing to two public-facing instances in two regions; what service should I use?

Answer 403

Front door, as it uses direct access

Question 404

I need Proxy based routing to two public-facing instances in two regions; what service should I use?

Answer 404

Traffic Manager

Question 405

Why would you use an Application Gateway instead of an Azure Load Balancer?

Answer 405

You need to enable multi-site or path-based routing.

Question 406

What is a Traffic Manager?

Answer 406

DNS queries redirect

Question 407

What is path-based routing?

Answer 407

It’s used in layer seven when you route based on the URL path.

Question 408

What is an azure application gateway?

Answer 408

It is a layer seven LB and provides path based routing

Question 410

Can Azure Firewall policy can only be associated with a single Azure Firewall instance.

Answer 410

No, multiple instances

Question 411

Can a Firewall policies can be used by Azure Firewall across regions?

Answer 411

Yes

Question 412

Which statement below best describes a zonal service?

A. A zonal service is one that is automatically replicated across multiple regions (e.g., a virtual machine).

B. A zonal service, like storage accounts, is a service that uses replication across availability zones.

C. A zonal service is a service that can be deployed to a specific availability zone (AZ) within a given region.

D. A zonal service is a service that works across multiple regions within a geography (e.g., a virtual machine scale set).

Answer 412

C. A zonal service is a service that can be deployed to a specific availability zone (AZ) within a given region.

Question 413

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Traffic Manager?

A. When using Traffic Manager, client traffic is proxied through Microsoft’s edge network.

B. When using Traffic Manager, clients connect directly to backend resources.

C. Traffic Manager load balances solutions at a global scale using DNS.

D. Traffic Manager supports geographic routing, which routes users to endpoints based on where their DNS queries originate.

Answer 413

A. When using Traffic Manager, client traffic is proxied through Microsoft’s edge network.

Question 414

What is true about the functionality and support of Web Application Firewalls (WAF)?

A. The Application Gateway Standard SKU supports Web Application Firewalls.

B. Web Application Firewalls can only protect against specific web vulnerabilities and exploits.

C. A single Web Application Firewall policy can be used by an Application Gateway and Front Door service simultaneously.

D. WAFs protect against common web application vulnerabilities and exploits, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and more. WAF can be deployed with Application Gateways, Azure Front Door, or even Azure CDN.

Answer 414

D. WAFs protect against common web application vulnerabilities and exploits, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and more. WAF can be deployed with Application Gateways, Azure Front Door, or even Azure CDN.

Question 415

What are the messaging services available in Azure

Answer 415

1. Azure Service Bus
2. Azure Storage Queues
3. Azurre Event Hub
4. Azure Event Grid
5. Azure Relay
6. Azurre SignalR
7. Azure Notification Hub

Question 416

I require a solution to send notifications to Mobile device applications; how would you select a service to meet this requirement?

Answer 416

Azure Notification Hub is a good choice; it sends messages using the broadcast feature of Android, iOS, and Desktop apps.

Question 417

You are developing an e-commerce application that handles customer orders. When a customer places an order, it triggers a series of backend processes, such as inventory management, payment processing, and shipping preparation. These tasks need to be executed asynchronously in the background so the customer doesn’t experience delays while checking out. However, the tasks don’t need to be processed immediately or in a specific order, and the solution must be simple, scalable, and cost-effective.

Given this requirement, which Azure messaging service would you use, and why?

Answer 417

In this scenario, Azure Queue Storage would be the best choice for the following reasons:

Asynchronous Processing: Since the backend tasks (inventory management, payment processing, shipping preparation) don’t need to happen in real-time and can be processed asynchronously, Azure Queue Storage is ideal. It allows for tasks to be queued and processed at a later time by backend services without blocking the customer’s checkout experience.

Decoupling Services: Azure Queue Storage helps decouple your e-commerce application from backend systems. This way, the main application doesn’t wait for the backend tasks to complete, allowing it to handle customer orders more efficiently.

No Complex Workflow or Ordering Requirements: There is no specific requirement for task ordering or advanced workflow capabilities in this scenario, which makes the simplicity of Azure Queue Storage a good fit compared to more complex services like Azure Service Bus.

Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness: Azure Queue Storage is highly scalable and cost-effective, especially for simple scenarios where tasks just need to be queued and processed later. It supports large volumes of messages at a low cost, which is suitable for handling the potentially high number of orders in an e-commerce platform.

Simplicity: Since there are no complex messaging patterns like pub/sub or guaranteed message ordering, Azure Queue Storage’s simplicity makes it easier to implement and manage for this type of application.

Would you like further clarification or more detailed information on how to implement this solution?

Question 418

Question:

You are designing an application for a logistics company that manages a fleet of delivery trucks. Each truck is equipped with IoT sensors that report events such as location updates, engine status, fuel level, and maintenance needs in real-time. The system needs to handle millions of events daily, and different components of the system should respond to these events:

A real-time dashboard should update with the latest truck locations and statuses.
A notification service should send alerts when maintenance is needed or if any critical event, such as a fuel shortage, occurs.
An analytics service should capture these events for long-term storage and analysis to optimize future deliveries.
These events need to be distributed to multiple services in real-time, and the system should be able to scale with growing event volume. You also want to avoid complex polling mechanisms and ensure that each service can subscribe to relevant events without tightly coupling the services together.

Which Azure messaging service would you choose, and why?

Answer 418

In this scenario, Azure Event Grid is the ideal choice for the following reasons:

1. Event-Driven Architecture:
   Azure Event Grid is designed for event-driven architectures where events need to trigger responses in multiple services. In this case, events from the IoT sensors (such as location updates, engine status, or fuel levels) need to notify multiple subscribers (real-time dashboard, notification service, analytics service).
   Event Grid allows each component to subscribe to specific types of events without being tightly coupled to the event producers (the IoT devices), creating a scalable and flexible event-driven system.
2. Fan-out to Multiple Services:
   In this scenario, multiple systems need to react to the same event (location updates, engine status). Azure Event Grid supports the fan-out pattern, which allows a single event (e.g., truck location update) to trigger actions across multiple systems, such as:
   Updating the real-time dashboard.
   Sending notifications through the notification service if a critical event is detected.
   Storing the event in the analytics service for further processing and optimization.
   This ability to broadcast an event to many services simultaneously makes Event Grid a perfect fit.
3. Real-Time Event Handling:
   Azure Event Grid is designed to handle real-time event distribution with low latency, ensuring that the dashboard, notification service, and analytics receive and process events almost instantaneously.
   This is critical for a logistics system where real-time tracking and monitoring are essential for operational efficiency and quick decision-making.
4. Dynamic Event Subscription:
   Different components of the system may be interested in different events (e.g., the real-time dashboard may only care about location updates, while the notification service is interested in critical events like maintenance alerts). Azure Event Grid allows for dynamic filtering and routing of events based on event types, ensuring that each service only processes the events that matter to it.
   This flexibility simplifies the architecture and reduces unnecessary event handling by unrelated services.
5. Scalability:
   Azure Event Grid is highly scalable and can handle millions of events per second, making it ideal for this scenario where thousands of trucks with IoT sensors generate a high volume of events. As the number of trucks grows, the system can scale automatically without any significant changes to the architecture.
6. Serverless Integration:
   Event Grid integrates seamlessly with other Azure services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Stream Analytics, enabling the company to build serverless workflows and analytics pipelines. For example:
   Azure Functions can be triggered by events from Event Grid to handle real-time notifications or data transformation.
   Logic Apps can be used to automate workflows based on events.
   Why Not Use Other Services?
   Azure Queue Storage: This service is better suited for simple message queuing and asynchronous task processing but does not support event fan-out or real-time event handling. It also requires polling to retrieve messages, which adds unnecessary complexity to a real-time system.

Azure Service Bus: While Service Bus supports more complex messaging workflows and guarantees message delivery, it is more suited for scenarios where messages must be processed in a specific order or transactionally. It’s not ideal for high-volume, real-time event broadcasting as required in this scenario.

Azure Event Hubs: Event Hubs is primarily designed for ingesting large streams of telemetry or log data but does not provide the event routing and subscription capabilities of Event Grid. Event Hubs would be better for scenarios focused purely on high-throughput data ingestion and processing, rather than multi-subscriber event handling.

Question 419

Scenario: Your company wants to implement an event-driven architecture where multiple services in Azure need to be notified of changes occurring in a shared Azure Blob Storage. The services need to automatically respond to events such as the creation, deletion, or modification of blobs in real-time.

Question:
What Azure service should you use to manage and route these events efficiently?

Answer 419

Use Azure Event Grid to subscribe to Blob Storage events and route them to the appropriate services. Event Grid enables event-driven architecture with high scalability, ensuring that multiple services can respond to events without polling.

Question 420

Scenario:
You are developing a set of serverless microservices in Azure Functions. These functions must communicate with each other and respond to specific events, like when a new order is placed in the system. You need to ensure that all relevant services receive notifications about these events in a decoupled manner.

Question:
What Azure service can help you decouple these services and provide reliable event routing?

Answer 420

Azure Event Grid is the ideal Azure service to help you decouple these services and provide reliable event routing.

Azure Event Grid is designed for event-based architectures and supports a highly scalable, serverless event routing mechanism. It enables you to connect and decouple your microservices by:

• Allowing each function to subscribe to events (like when a new order is placed).
• Routing events to all relevant services in a reliable and scalable manner.
• Ensuring services can respond to the events without being tightly coupled to the event source, which enhances flexibility and maintainability.

In your use case, Azure Event Grid would publish the event (new order) and route it to all subscribed Azure Functions, ensuring that each service is notified and can process the event independently.

Question 421

Scenario:
You are tasked with automating the provisioning of resources in Azure whenever a new subscription is created in your organization. This involves automatically triggering specific actions such as assigning policies, setting up monitoring, and provisioning resources based on the new subscription creation event.

Question:
Which Azure service should you use to trigger these automated workflows?

Answer 421

Use Azure Event Grid to monitor Azure Resource Manager (ARM) events, such as the creation of a new subscription. Event Grid triggers workflows in response to these events, allowing for automated provisioning and resource management.

Question 422

What are the Azure Event Hubs?

Answer 422

1. Azure Event Hubs is a native data-streaming service
2. Can stream millions of events per second, with low latency
3. From any source to any destination
4. Compatible with Apache Kafka, no need to change any code.

Question 423

Describe the Azure Event Hubs architecture from left to right.

Answer 423

1. Data producers
2. Azure Event Hubs EndPoint (HTTPs API, AMQP, Kafka)
3. Namespace
4. Shards
   4, Consumers

Question 424

You are a contractor who has been asked to recommend an architecture for a web application running on Azure Web Apps that enables a user to use their Azure credentials to have the web app access the Microsoft Graph AIP and modify the user’s address.

Answer 424

1. Register the application with Azure Entra ID and have the application use OAUTH to have the user login using the Azure Entra Id.

Question 425

What is OAuth in the context of Azure Entra ID?

Answer 425

OAuth (Open Authorization) is a standard for granting access to resources without sharing credentials. In Azure Entra ID, it allows apps to access resources on behalf of users through access tokens, while protecting user credentials.

Question 426

What are delegated permissions in OAuth with Azure Entra ID?

Answer 426

Delegated permissions allow an application to act on behalf of a signed-in user. The app uses the user’s credentials and accesses resources with the permissions granted to the user, subject to the consent of the user or an administrator.

Question 427

How does OAuth consent work in Azure Entra ID for delegated permissions?

Answer 427

In Azure Entra ID, when an application requests delegated permissions, the user or admin must provide consent, allowing the app to access resources on their behalf. The user is presented with a consent prompt outlining what data the app will access.

Question 428

What are the two main OAuth token types in Azure Entra ID?

Answer 428

The two main OAuth token types are Access Tokens, which are used to access APIs or resources, and Refresh Tokens, which allow the app to obtain a new access token without requiring the user to log in again.

Question 429

In which scenarios should you use OAuth and delegated permissions in Azure Entra ID?

Answer 429

OAuth with delegated permissions is typically used when an application needs to access APIs or resources on behalf of a user, such as accessing their mail, calendar, or files in Microsoft Graph, while respecting the user’s consent and security settings.

Question 430

Scenario: A developer is building a web app that needs to read emails from a user’s Microsoft 365 account. The app will act on behalf of the user after they log in using their Entra ID.

Question: What type of OAuth flow should the developer use, and which permission type is most appropriate?

Answer 430

Answer: The developer should use the Authorization Code flow with Delegated permissions. Delegated permissions allow the app to act on behalf of the user after they sign in.

Explanation: The Authorization Code flow is the standard OAuth 2.0 flow for apps that need access to resources on behalf of a user. Delegated permissions are used when the app requires access to user-specific resources while the user is actively involved.

Question 431

Scenario: A background service needs to periodically access user calendars in Microsoft 365 without user interaction. This service is a daemon app with no user context.

Question: What OAuth flow and permission type should be implemented?

Answer 431

Answer: The app should use the Client Credentials flow with Application permissions, as it doesn’t rely on user interaction and acts independently.

Explanation: The Client Credentials flow is ideal for server-to-server communication where no user is involved. Application permissions allow the app to act as itself, not on behalf of a user, making it suitable for background services.

Question 432

Scenario: A company has an internal application that requires users to grant access to their OneDrive files. The users need to stay in control over what the app can access.
Question: What permissions should the application request, and how will the access be controlled?

Answer 432

Answer: The app should request Delegated permissions through OAuth. The user’s consent will determine the access, and the app will only have permissions as long as the user grants them.
Explanation: Delegated permissions are used when the user is actively involved in granting access, ensuring that the app only accesses resources within the user’s consent scope.

Question 433

Scenario: A third-party SaaS platform integrates with Microsoft 365 to send emails on behalf of a user, but it only needs access during user activity in the app.

Question: Which OAuth flow and permissions should be used in this scenario?

Answer 433

Answer: The platform should implement the Authorization Code flow with Delegated permissions. Access is granted only while the user is actively using the app.

Explanation: The Authorization Code flow is ideal when an app acts on behalf of a user. Delegated permissions ensure that access is limited to the user’s consent and is active only when the user is involved in the app.

Question 434

Scenario: An admin wants to grant a reporting tool permanent access to all employee data in Entra ID, including reading user profiles, without requiring user consent each time.

Question: What type of permission should the admin grant the tool, and why?

Answer 434

Answer: The admin should grant Application permissions. This allows the tool to act independently of any user context and access data for all users across the organization.

Explanation: Application permissions are used when apps need wide-reaching access to data that is not user-specific. This allows the app to operate autonomously without requiring user consent for each access.

Question 435

In Azure Entra ID App, what are the API permissions used for?

Answer 435

They are used when an application accesses API and form part of the permissions thet need to be granted on behalf of the user.

Question 436

In Entra ID IPI Applications permissions, what is the difference between API Delegated and application permissions?

Answer 436

Delegated permissions are when a user consents to the requested permissions required by the application as part of the OAutrth process.

Application permissions are applied to the application

Question 437

Describe the Entra ID API Application permissions?

Answer 437

These are permissions given by an admin to the application to call the API

Question 438

What is the primary purpose of Azure Key Vault?

Answer 438

Securely store and manage sensitive information like secrets, encryption keys, and certificates.

Question 439

What types of secrets can be stored in Azure Key Vault?

Answer 439

Azure Key Vault stores API keys, passwords, connection strings, and other sensitive information.

Question 440

What is the difference between Azure Key Vault secrets, keys, and certificates?

Answer 440

Secrets: Store sensitive information like passwords and API keys.
Keys: Store encryption keys used for cryptographic operations like encryption and decryption.
Certificates: Manage SSL/TLS certificates used for secure communications.

Question 441

What are the two types of encryption keys supported in Azure Key Vault?

Answer 441

Azure Key Vault supports software-protected keys and hardware security module (HSM)-protected keys.

Question 442

What is Azure Key Vault’s integration with Azure Active Directory (AAD)?

Answer 442

Azure Key Vault integrates with Azure AD to authenticate users and applications using role-based access control (RBAC) to manage permissions.

Question 443

How does Azure Key Vault ensure the security of stored data?

Answer 443

Azure Key Vault encrypts stored data using keys that can be either software-protected or HSM-protected, ensuring compliance with security standards.

Question 444

What is the primary use case of Azure Key Vault in cloud applications?

Answer 444

Azure Key Vault is used in cloud applications to securely store sensitive configuration data, such as connection strings, API keys, and credentials, keeping them out of source code.

Question 445

How does Azure Key Vault help with compliance and auditing?

Answer 445

Azure Key Vault provides activity logs for all operations, helping organizations meet compliance requirements and perform security audits.

Question 446

How do developers use Azure Key Vault with Azure-managed identities?

Answer 446

Azure-managed identities allow applications to authenticate to Azure Key Vault without storing credentials, improving security.

Question 447

What are the primary advantages of using HSM-backed keys in Azure Key Vault?

Answer 447

A: HSM-backed keys provide a higher level of security, ensuring that encryption keys are stored in hardware, which meets strict compliance requirements for some industries.

Question 448

How can Azure Key Vault assist with SSL/TLS certificate management?

Answer 448

Azure Key Vault can store and manage SSL/TLS certificates, automatically renewing them and ensuring secure communication for applications and services.

Question 449

What is the purpose of the Azure Key Vault Secrets Client Library?

Answer 449

The Secrets Client Library provides a programmatic interface for accessing, storing, and managing secrets in Azure Key Vault from applications.

Question 450

In what scenario would you use Azure Key Vault to manage application secrets?

Answer 450

You would use Azure Key Vault to securely store and retrieve API keys, database connection strings, or other sensitive data needed by cloud applications.

Question 451

What is the benefit of integrating Azure Key Vault with Azure DevOps?

Answer 451

Integrating Azure Key Vault with Azure DevOps enables secure storage and access to secrets during the CI/CD pipeline without hardcoding sensitive data into build scripts.

Question 452

How does Azure Key Vault reduce the risk of secret exposure in applications?

Answer 452

By centralizing secret storage and using RBAC and Azure AD for authentication, Azure Key Vault reduces the risk of application secret exposure by avoiding hardcoded secrets.

Question 453

What types of Key Vault data can we store ?

Answer 453

Secrets
key
Certs

Question 454

What is software-protected storage?

Answer 454

It is how keys are encrypted and stored in memory and on disk rather than an HSM.

Question 455

For Azure Key Vault, is the software protected storage FIPS compliant?

Answer 455

No, but the HSM is.

Question 456

Does the standard plan give you access to HSM?

Answer 456

No, only software-protected storage.

Question 457

To get access to FIPS compliance, what plan do you need?

Answer 457

Premium plan, as it used HSM and is FIPS compliant.

Question 458

How does Key Vault simplify Cert management?

Answer 458

Certificate Storage: Azure Key Vault can securely store SSL/TLS certificates, along with their private keys, ensuring that they are protected and easily accessible when needed.

Lifecycle Management: Azure Key Vault simplifies managing the entire lifecycle of a certificate, including creation, renewal, and expiration notifications. You can automate much of this process to reduce the manual effort required for managing certificates.

Issuance and Renewal: Key Vault integrates with trusted certificate authorities (CAs) such as DigiCert, GlobalSign, or your own custom CA, enabling the issuance and renewal of certificates directly within Key Vault.

Access Control: Role-based access control (RBAC) is applied to manage who can read, create, delete, or update certificates, ensuring only authorized users or applications can access the certificates.

Policy Enforcement: You can define policies for certificate management, such as renewal periods and notifications before expiration. Key Vault will follow these policies and can send alerts before a certificate expires.

Question 459

When using the Azure Key Vault, how can I control access to secrets and certs?

Answer 459

Azure Key Vault has RBAC on the data plane.

Question 460

Is Key Vault a regional service?

Answer 460

Yes, 100% it is a regional service.

Question 461

I wnat to make sure that any data deleted is soft deleted. Do I have to implement myself in software?

Answer 461

No, the critical vault has the option to retail deleted items for a period.

Question 462

What are the two types of access methods supported by Keu Vault?

Answer 462

Vault access policy
Azure RBAC

Question 463

What is the difference between Azure Vault Access Policies and Azure RBAC?

Answer 463

Vault access policies enforce access at the vault level, compared to Azure RBAC, which has tighter control and can lock things to individual keys, certs or passwords

Question 464

True or false?

Secure access to Key Vault secrets is enabled by granting an application identity access to the management plane.

Answer 464

False

Question 465

True or False

Key Vault supports third-party identity providers, such as Facebook and Google.

Answer 465

False

Question 466

True or False?

Secure access to Key Vault secrets can be enabled by granting a managed identity access to the data plane.

Answer 466

True

Question 467

True or False

Delegated permissions are assigned to an application and will provide that application full permissions to perform the given operation.

Answer 467

False

Question 468

True or False

Delegated permissions cannot provide more access to a resource than a user has actually been assigned.

Answer 468

True

Question 469

What are the possible types of managed identities?

Answer 469

User-assigned and System-assigned

Question 470

True or False

Delegated permissions will provide an application with the ability to carry out tasks on behalf of the user.

Answer 470

True

Question 471

Which one of the following statements is true regarding managed identities?

Answer 471

Managed identities are assigned to Azure resources, and the platform manages authentication.

Question 472

Describe the’ Always Encrypt’ feature for SQL (including on-prem SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure SQL Database).

Answer 472

This is where the SQL client encrypts the data, and it’s encrypted for transit and also at rest.

Question 473

I need the latest SQL database engine and am writing code to tailor the code to the database; what is my best option and why?

Answer 473

Azure SQL Database uses the latest SQL engine, and since you can tailor your code to the database’s requirements, this is your best option.

Question 474

How is Azure SQL Database deployed when using the standard tier?

Answer 474

For the standard tier, the datbase is deployed in a single data center (AZ) in a given region; availability is achieved through local redundancy within the same data center. It does not span availability zones.

Question 475

When using Azure SQL Database with the standard tier, do I want to be able to recover if a disaster occurs?

Answer 475

Select to use ge-redundancy backup storage

Question 476

For Azure Storage Accounts, list the services available.

Answer 476

Azure Blob Storage
Azure File Storage
Azure Tables and Queues

Question 477

What types of redundancy do we get for Azure Storage Accounts?

Answer 477

1. Local Redundant storage (LRS)
2. Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
3. Global Redundant Storage (GRS)
4. Geo Zone Redundant Storage (GZRS)

Question 478

I am setting up a new Azure Storage account and require cost-effective blob storage; how would I set up storage?

Answer 478

LRS with Blob storage.

Question 479

I am setting up a new Azure Storage account and require to be able to survive a zone and regional outage for the storage account, what is the best architecture?

Answer 479

GZRS storage is Geo Zone Redundant Storage, offering both zone redundant and geo-replicated storage.

Question 480

In Azure Storage, what type of blob is suited to large files, such as media files, and they support uploading data blocks in chunks?

Answer 480

Block Blob Storage

Question 481

In Azure Storage, what type of blob is suited for scenarios like Azure VMs where frequent storage updates are required?

Answer 481

Azure Page

Question 482

In Azure Storage, what type of blob is great for logging operations, allowing data to be appended to the end of the blob?

Answer 482

Append Blob

Question 483

In Azure Storage, what are the different types of blog storage?

Answer 483

Block Blob (Suited for large files such as media)

Question 484

I require the best Azure Storage option for uploading large files. What type of blob storage should I select, and why?

Answer 484

For uploading large files, block blob allows uploading chunks of data.

Question 485

I am required to choose Azure Storage for logs; which Azure storage type and why?

Answer 485

Azure Append Storage is great for logging operations, allowing data to be appended to the end of the blob.

Question 486

Name the Azure Blob storage types.

Answer 486

Blob Block (Uploading large files)
Blob Append (Good for logs)
Blob Page (Good for frequent updates)

Question 487

What is Azure Data Lake Storage?

Answer 487

1. Built on top of Azure Blob Storage.
2. Designed for big data analytics and hierarchical data management.
3. Hierarchical namespace: Allows directories and file structures similar to a file system, making file organization and data analytics more efficient.
4. Optimized for Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS): Seamless integration with analytics frameworks like Hadoop, Spark, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
5. Performance: Lower-cost operations for file-based workloads and higher throughput for batch processing or massive file ingestion.

Question 488

For Azure Storage, what is the minimum number of copies of your data?

Answer 488

A minimum of three copies of data is stored within a single data center (Zone)

Question 489

Regarding DNS and Azure Storage, how has DNS been used?

Answer 489

In Azure, DNS is used as follows:

1. Blob service name is account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc/blob.core.qwindows.net
2. Internet service name is account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc.internetrouting.blob.core.qwindows.net
3. Microsoft network service name is the account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc/microsoftrouting/blob.core.qwindows.net

And you also get secondary endpoints.

And for file

1. Blob service name is account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc/file.core.qwindows.net
2. Internet service name is account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc.internetrouting.file.core.qwindows.net
3. Microsoft network service name is the account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc/microsoftrouting.file.core.qwindows.net
   and for table

And for table

1. Blob service name is account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc/table.core.qwindows.net
2. Internet service name is account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc.internetrouting.table.core.qwindows.net
3. Microsoft network service name is the account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc/microsoftrouting.table.core.qwindows.net
   , and for table

And for queue

1. Blob service name is account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc/queue.core.qwindows.net
2. Internet service name is account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc.internetrouting.queue.core.qwindows.net
3. Microsoft network service name is the account name + the Microsoft domain HTTPS://myacc/microsoftrouting.queue.core.qwindows.net
   , and for table

Question 490

List the different types of storage available in Azure Storage?

Answer 490

Blob
Table
Queue
File

Question 491

What are the two ways data is replicated?

Answer 491

Synchronous (within a region) (stream layer)
Async (To another region) (partition layer)

Question 492

How many copies are created when Azure storage is replicated to another region?

Answer 492

Three copies are created in the secondary regions.

Question 493

Is Azure Storage global, local, or regional?

Answer 493

It is regional, but it will depend on the configuration if it is LRS or ZRS. You can also have GRS make an async copy of the data to another region, where three copies will be created.

Question 494

If I wnat storage to be high-performance, standard the standard Azure Storage. What options and limitations do I have?

Answer 494

1. Premium storage
2. Limited to Page Blob, File Share, Page Blob.

Question 495

For Azure Storage, what are the types of storage supported?

Answer 495

1, Azure Blob
2. Azure File
3. Azure Page

Question 496

What is the durability of the Azure Storage?

Answer 496

The durability is :
11x9 for LRS
12 x 9 for ZRS
16 x 9 for GRS

Question 497

What is the availability of the Azure Storage?

Answer 497

It is four nines

Question 498

Where is Azure Storage LRS stored?

Answer 498

Three copies of the data in a single availability zone in a region

Question 499

Where is Azure Storage ZRS stored?

Answer 499

In three separate availability zones in a single region

Question 500

Where is Azure Storage GRS stored?

Answer 500

Three copies in a single availability zone in a single region + three copies in a separate zone.

Question 501

Where is Azure Storage GZRS stored?

Answer 501

In three separate availability zones in a single region + In three in single availability zones in a secondary region

Question 502

In Azure Storage GRS, at what level are the replications?

Answer 502

The replication is at the Storage account level. Meaning Blob, Table and Queues are all replicated. But you can also replicate Blob Block Objects individually

Question 503

In Azure Storage GRS (Files), at what level is the replications?

Answer 503

GRS for Azure Files replicates the entire storage account’s file shares

Question 504

How are individual Blob Block Objects geo-replicated?

Answer 504

Using Azure Storage Block Blob Replication Policies (container and prefixes)

Question 505

In Azure Storage, what are we referring to when we say there are two planes?

Answer 505

1. Data plan.
2. Management plane.

Question 506

How can I interact with the Azure Storage Account data plane?

Answer 506

1. Two account keys
2. Azure Entra ID
3. Shared Access Signature (SAS)

Question 507

What are Azure Storage ASccount access blob tiers?

Answer 507

1. Hot (Access data often) (More to store, less to access)
2. Cold (Store data and access infrequent) (less to store and more to access)
3. Archive (archive data and do not access it seldom) (a lot less to store and expensive to access)

Question 508

Are Blob Storage on the blob or the storage account?

Answer 508

Blob

Question 509

For Azure Storage Account standard, do you pay for the performance?

Answer 509

No, it is the cost of the storage

Question 510

For the Azure Storage Account standard, explain how performance is provisioned.

Answer 510

Performance is based on storage size; more storage capacity, more performance.

Question 511

When using GRS with Azure Storage, are you paying for the transfer?

Answer 511

Yes, you are paying intr region transfer per GB of data.

Question 512

What is the purpose of Azure Table storage in a Storage Account?

Answer 512

Azure Table storage is a NoSQL datastore that allows you to store large amounts of structured, non-relational data, which can be accessed quickly and affordably using key/attribute pairs.

Question 513

Can you store structured data in an Azure Storage Table?

Answer 513

Yes, but no-relation.

Question 514

What is the typical use case for Azure Table Storage?

Answer 514

Azure Table Storage is typically used for scenarios requiring:

1. Highly scalable.
2. Structured data storage.
3. Such as logging dat.
4. User information storage.
5. Applications needing fast access.

Question 515

In Azure Storage Tables, what is an entity?

Answer 515

Entity is made up of:

1. Partation Key : value (you supply the value)
2. Row key: value (you supply the value)
   3: and any numbers of properties thet are key and value and you provide both key and value

Question 516

How is data organized in Azure Table storage?

Answer 516

Data is organized into tables
Each table contains entities.
Entities comprise key/value, pairs (properties) with a primary key, consisting of a PartitionKey and a RowKey to ensure uniqueness.

Question 517

In Azure Storage Table, what are the two key properties that define the uniqueness of an entity in Azure Table storage?

Answer 517

The two key properties are PartitionKey and RowKey. Together, these properties uniquely identify an entity within a table.

Question 518

How does Azure Table Storage ensure high availability?

Answer 518

Azure Table storage uses geo-redundant storage (GRS) to replicate data to a secondary region, ensuring availability in case of a regional failure.

Question 519

In Azure Storage Table, How do you query data in Azure Table Storage?

Answer 519

Data in Azure Table storage can be queried using OData (Open Data Protocol) with LINQ or REST API calls, filtering on PartitionKey and RowKey for efficient lookups.

Question 520

What are the limitations of Azure Table storage in terms of transaction consistency?

Answer 520

Azure Table storage provides strong consistency within a partition but only eventual consistency across partitions. This means updates within a partition are immediately visible, but updates across partitions may take time to propagate.

Question 521

What is the maximum size limit for a single entity in Azure Table storage?

Answer 521

The maximum size of a single entity (row) in Azure Table storage is 1 MB.

Question 522

How are transactions handled in Azure Table storage?

Answer 522

Azure Table storage supports batch transactions, but only within the same partition (same PartitionKey). This allows multiple operations to be executed atomically.

Question 523

What are the data replication options available for Azure Table storage?

Answer 523

Azure Table storage offers the following replication options: Locally Redundant Storage (LRS), Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS), Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS), and Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS).

Question 524

When we wnat to use DataLake or NFS or SMB with an Azure Storage account, what must we enable?

Answer 524

Hierarchical Namespace

Question 525

I require an SFTP storage, what could I use?

Answer 525

Azure Storage with SFTP enabled and alos hierarchical namespace

Question 526

What is an Administrative Unit in Azure Entra ID?

Answer 526

It is a administrative unit is a Microsoft Entra resource that can be a container for other Microsoft Entra resources. It can contain

Question 527

What resources can an Azure Entra ID Administrative Unit Contain?

Answer 527

1. Users
2. Groups
3. Devices.

Question 528

What is Azure Data Factory?

Answer 528

1. Azure Data Factory is a cloud-based data integration service.
2. It enables you to create data-driven workflows to orchestrate and automate data movement and transformation.

Question 529

Can Azure Data Factory combine data sources from multiple sources?

Answer 529

Yes, this is one of its use cases.

Question 530

Can Azure Data Factory be used to move on-premise data to the cloud?

Answer 530

Yes, ADF has many connectors that can be used with on-prem systems.

Question 531

Can What is Azure Data Factory,Automate loading and processing of data into Azure Synapse Analytics

Answer 531

Yes, this is one of its use cases.

Question 532

Collect and process data from IoT devices at scaleCan What is Azure Data Factory,

Answer 532

Yes, this is one of its use cases.

Question 533

Incorporate machine learning models into data pipelines for predictive analyticsCan What is Azure Data Factory,Can What is Azure Data Factory,

Answer 533

Yes, this is one of its use cases.

Question 534

Implement data quality rules and monitor data lineage

Answer 534

Yes, this is one of its use cases.

Question 535

Incorporate machine learning models into data pipelines for predictive analytics

Answer 535

Yes, this is one of its use cases.