1Y0-312 Migration and Cloud Integration Practice Question
An administrator is migrating an on-premises site to Citrix Cloud and discovers that some VDAs are not registering after the transition. The administrator verified that the Cloud Connector is healthy. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates tend to focus exclusively on checking the health of the Cloud Connector, incorrectly assuming that a healthy connector automatically forces existing VDAs to register with it.
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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The VDA registration address is still pointing to the on-premises controllers.
VDA registration relies on the VDA finding the controller (the Cloud Connector). In a cloud-managed site, the VDA must be told to look at the new connectors. If the registry keys or Group Policies are still pointing to the old on-premises site, the VDA will attempt to register with the wrong entity. Correcting the VDA-side discovery configuration is the final critical step in ensuring the VDA connects to the cloud service.
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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The Cloud Connector is missing the VDA registration certificate.
Why it's wrong here
Certificates are handled automatically during the initial connector installation and configuration. A missing certificate would typically prevent the connector from communicating with Citrix Cloud entirely, not just cause individual VDA registration issues. If the connector is healthy, the certificate issue is already ruled out.
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The VDA registration address is still pointing to the on-premises controllers.
Why this is correct
After moving the management plane to the cloud, the VDA must be updated to target the new Cloud Connectors. If the registry or Group Policy settings are not updated, the VDA will continue trying to reach the legacy on-premises controllers, failing to register with the cloud environment.
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The Citrix Cloud service account lacks permissions to the VDA.
Why it's wrong here
Permission issues typically manifest as access denial after a connection is established, not as a registration failure. The registration process itself is handled by the VDA agent and the broker; service account permissions for the cloud service do not block the initial registration handshake.
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The Azure Subnet is blocking traffic on port 80.
Why it's wrong here
Citrix communication, including registration, uses HTTPS over port 443. Blocking port 80 would not prevent VDA registration because the protocol does not rely on port 80. If traffic is blocked, it would need to be on the secure 443 path, not the non-secure port.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Citrix exam blueprint
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