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350-701 Practice Question: During a cloud migration, an administrator…
During a cloud migration, an administrator notices that a workload in Azure is generating outbound traffic that is being blocked by the cloud security group. The workload requires connectivity to a specific SaaS application (Office 365) using TLS. The security group denies all outbound traffic except to specific IP ranges. Which action should the administrator take?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse Azure Private Link (which is for private connectivity to Azure services) with general SaaS connectivity, or they incorrectly assume a proxy server is always required for outbound traffic control, when in fact the simplest solution is to update the security group rules with the correct IP ranges and FQDNs.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Add the Office 365 IP ranges and FQDNs to the allowed list
The administrator needs to allow outbound traffic to Office 365, which uses TLS over TCP/443. Since the security group denies all outbound traffic except to specific IP ranges, the most direct and secure method is to add the published Office 365 IP ranges and FQDNs to the allowed list. This ensures the workload can reach the SaaS application without bypassing security controls or introducing additional latency.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Implement a proxy server
Why it's wrong here
Adds complexity, not necessary.
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Use Azure Private Link
Why it's wrong here
For private connectivity to Azure services, not third-party SaaS.
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Add the Office 365 IP ranges and FQDNs to the allowed list
Why this is correct
Allows required traffic while maintaining security.
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Disable the security group temporarily
Why it's wrong here
Insecure and temporary.
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