1Y0-312 Migration and Cloud Integration Practice Question
An administrator is migrating a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 site to Citrix DaaS on Microsoft Azure. The on-premises site uses Provisioning Services (PVS) to stream images to 500 virtual desktops. The administrator wants to use Machine Creation Services (MCS) in Azure for the migrated desktops. Which step must the administrator take to ensure that the existing PVS vDisk images can be used with MCS in Azure?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that PVS vDisks can be directly uploaded to Azure and used with MCS, or that the Migration Service automatically converts image types, when a new master image must be prepared.
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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Prepare a master image by installing the Citrix VDA for MCS, generalize it with Sysprep, and then upload it to Azure as a managed disk.
Migrating from PVS to MCS in Azure requires preparing a new master image that is compatible with MCS and Azure. This involves installing the Citrix VDA for MCS, generalizing the image with Sysprep, and uploading it as a managed disk. PVS vDisks cannot be directly used with MCS; they must be converted through a proper image preparation process. The Citrix Cloud Migration Service does not handle image conversion.
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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Convert the PVS vDisk to a VHDX file and upload it to an Azure storage account as a managed disk.
Why it's wrong here
PVS vDisks are typically in VHDX format, but MCS in Azure requires a VHD or managed disk image. Simply converting to VHDX and uploading as a managed disk does not prepare the image for MCS. The image must be generalized and may require driver updates for Azure. Additionally, PVS vDisks often contain a provisioning driver and are not directly bootable in Azure without preparation. This step alone is insufficient.
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Mount the PVS vDisk on a Citrix Cloud Connector and use the Azure Resource Manager template to create a managed disk.
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Connectors are not used to mount or convert vDisks. They provide a communication channel between Citrix Cloud and on-premises resources. Mounting a vDisk on a Cloud Connector is not a supported operation and will not create an Azure managed disk. The correct approach is to prepare a new master image for MCS, not to use the Cloud Connector for image manipulation.
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Use the Citrix Cloud Migration Service to automatically convert PVS vDisks to MCS-compatible images in Azure.
Why it's wrong here
The Citrix Cloud Migration Service migrates configuration objects such as catalogs and delivery groups, but it does not convert PVS vDisks to MCS images. Image conversion is a separate process that requires manual preparation. The Migration Service cannot automate the conversion of provisioning technology; it only exports and imports configuration data. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
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Prepare a master image by installing the Citrix VDA for MCS, generalize it with Sysprep, and then upload it to Azure as a managed disk.
Why this is correct
To use MCS in Azure, the administrator must create a master image that is compatible with Azure and MCS. This involves installing the Citrix VDA for MCS, running Sysprep to generalize the image, and then uploading the resulting VHD as a managed disk. The master image should not include PVS components. This process ensures the image can be used to provision machines in Azure via MCS.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Citrix exam blueprint
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