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A company has 15 branch Windows file servers that must show the same shared drive content. Users should keep working during short WAN outages, and local servers should cache frequently used files. Which Azure feature should you deploy?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
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Azure Blob Storage with lifecycle rules, because it can present files to multiple branches.
Blob Storage is object storage, not a shared SMB file system for Windows file servers and branch caching scenarios.
B
Best answer
Azure File Sync, because it synchronizes on-premises file servers with an Azure file share and supports cloud tiering.
Azure File Sync is designed for this exact scenario. It keeps an Azure file share as the central source of truth while synchronizing branch servers and optionally tiering infrequently used files to the cloud. That gives users local performance, file-share consistency, and better resilience during temporary WAN disruptions. It is the best fit when multiple Windows servers need synchronized file content.
C
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A private endpoint to Blob Storage, because it provides local caching for SMB file shares.
A private endpoint improves private network access, but it does not provide file synchronization or local caching across branch servers.
D
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A managed disk shared across the branch servers, because it gives the same content to all locations.
Managed disks are attached to virtual machines, not shared as a branch file synchronization service across multiple servers and sites.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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FAQ
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Azure File Sync, because it synchronizes on-premises file servers with an Azure file share and supports cloud tiering. — Azure File Sync is purpose-built for synchronizing on-premises or branch file servers with an Azure file share. It supports local caching, which helps users keep working during short connectivity interruptions, and cloud tiering, which reduces local storage needs. This makes it a much better match than blob storage, private networking features, or managed disks when the requirement is shared file content across multiple Windows servers. Why others are wrong: Blob Storage does not provide the SMB synchronization experience expected of a file server solution. Private endpoints solve network privacy, not file synchronization. Managed disks are attached to individual VMs and cannot serve as a branch-wide shared file platform. The key requirement here is synchronized file sharing with local cache behavior, which is exactly what Azure File Sync provides.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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