1Y0-312 Migration and Cloud Integration Practice Question
An administrator is migrating an on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops site to Citrix DaaS on Azure. Which step is essential to ensure that existing Machine Catalogs can be managed via the Citrix Cloud control plane?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think that migrating machine catalogs requires rebuilding them in the cloud, overlooking the fact that Cloud Connectors allow existing on-premises catalogs to be managed from the cloud.
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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Install at least two Citrix Cloud Connectors in the resource location.
Migrating to Citrix Cloud requires the transition of the site management plane. Installing Cloud Connectors acts as the bridge between the local resource location and the Citrix Cloud control plane. This is critical because the Cloud Connector allows the Citrix Cloud management console to communicate with the local hypervisor or cloud infrastructure to manage power operations and image updates for the existing machine catalogs without requiring a full redeployment of the workload VMs.
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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Rebuild all existing master images using the Citrix Provisioning target device software.
Why it's wrong here
Rebuilding images is unnecessary for a migration of the control plane. Existing master images remain compatible as long as the VDA version is supported by the new Cloud Connector environment. The focus of migration should be on infrastructure connectivity rather than modifying existing virtual machine disk content.
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Install at least two Citrix Cloud Connectors in the resource location.
Why this is correct
Installing Cloud Connectors is the mandatory first step to establish a secure communication channel between the local resource location and Citrix Cloud. Two connectors are recommended to ensure high availability and redundancy, preventing site management outages if a single connector server experiences maintenance or unexpected hardware failure.
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Perform a manual SQL database migration to the Citrix Cloud SQL instance.
Why it's wrong here
Citrix Cloud manages the site database automatically within the service plane. Administrators do not have direct access to the SQL database underlying the Citrix Cloud service, nor is it possible to migrate local SQL data directly into the SaaS-based Citrix Cloud infrastructure for site configuration management.
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Configure a Site-to-Site VPN between the Cloud Connectors and the on-premises database.
Why it's wrong here
While network connectivity is required, a Site-to-Site VPN is not a specific requirement for the Citrix Cloud Connector. Connectors establish outbound connections over HTTPS (port 443) to Citrix Cloud. Creating an unnecessary VPN adds complexity without providing functional benefits for the standard management of Virtual Apps and Desktops.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Citrix exam blueprint
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