1Y0-312 Migration and Cloud Integration Practice Question
An administrator is migrating an on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 site to Citrix DaaS. The on-premises site uses Citrix Profile Management with a file share hosted on a Windows Server 2016 file server. After migration, the administrator wants to continue using Citrix Profile Management but needs to ensure that user profiles remain accessible to the VDAs in the resource location. Which action must the administrator take?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the profile share must be moved to the cloud or that profiles cannot be retained.
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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Ensure that the VDAs in the resource location can access the existing profile share over the network.
The key requirement for continuing to use Citrix Profile Management after migration is that the VDAs in the resource location must have network access to the profile share. The share can remain on-premises or be moved to a cloud-based file service, but connectivity is essential. Recreating profiles or using a database are not valid approaches. Maintaining access to the existing share ensures a seamless user experience.
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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Configure Citrix Profile Management to use a database instead of a file share for profile storage.
Why it's wrong here
Citrix Profile Management does not support storing profiles in a database; it uses file shares. This option is incorrect because it proposes an unsupported configuration. Database storage is not an option for profile management, so it would not work in this scenario.
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Ensure that the VDAs in the resource location can access the existing profile share over the network.
Why this is correct
Citrix Profile Management stores user profiles on a file share. After migration, the VDAs in the resource location must be able to reach that share, whether it remains on-premises or is moved to the cloud. Network connectivity and permissions must be maintained. This action is essential to ensure profile continuity and is the correct requirement.
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Migrate the profile share to Azure Files and configure Citrix Profile Management to use the Azure Files path.
Why it's wrong here
While Azure Files can be used for profile storage, it is not a mandatory requirement for continuing to use Citrix Profile Management after migration. The existing file share can remain on-premises if the VDAs can access it. This option incorrectly assumes that cloud storage is required, which is not the case for all migrations.
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Recreate all user profiles in the new environment because profiles cannot be migrated.
Why it's wrong here
User profiles can be migrated or retained if the profile share remains accessible. Recreating profiles is not necessary and would result in loss of user settings. This option is incorrect because it overstates the limitations and would cause unnecessary disruption and data loss.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Citrix exam blueprint
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