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A branch office uses an on-premises firewall that supports IPsec/IKE and has a stable public IP. The office needs always-on private connectivity to an Azure VNet over the internet. Which Azure component should the administrator deploy?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
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Azure Bastion in the target VNet.
Bastion provides secure browser-based RDP or SSH access to VMs, not permanent network connectivity for the whole office.
B
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A site-to-site connection using Azure VPN Gateway.
A site-to-site VPN with Azure VPN Gateway is designed for permanent encrypted connectivity between an on-premises network and an Azure VNet. The branch firewall can establish an IPsec/IKE tunnel to the gateway using its public IP, which matches the scenario. This approach provides private connectivity across the internet without exposing the workload directly to public endpoints. It is the standard choice for hybrid network connectivity when ExpressRoute is not required.
C
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VNet peering between the branch office and the Azure VNet.
VNet peering connects two Azure virtual networks. It cannot directly connect an on-premises office network.
D
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A private endpoint for the Azure VNet.
Private endpoints are for individual PaaS resources and do not create site-to-site connectivity for an entire branch network.
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: A site-to-site connection using Azure VPN Gateway. — A site-to-site VPN using Azure VPN Gateway is the standard Azure solution for a branch office that needs always-on encrypted connectivity to a VNet. The office firewall can use IPsec/IKE to create the tunnel over the internet, giving users private access to Azure resources. This fits the scenario because it connects two networks rather than just one host or one service, and it does not require a dedicated private circuit. Why others are wrong: VNet peering only works between Azure VNets, so it cannot connect the branch office directly. Azure Bastion is for secure administrative access to virtual machines, not for general network connectivity. Private endpoints expose specific PaaS services through private IPs, but they do not provide a tunnel for the whole branch network. The question asks for hybrid network connectivity, which is what VPN Gateway 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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