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A payroll application in a VNet must access an Azure Storage account containing confidential blobs. The security team requires the storage account to be reachable only over a private IP, and public network access must be disabled. Which feature should the administrator implement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
A service endpoint for Microsoft.Storage on the application subnet.
Service endpoints extend VNet identity to the service, but the storage account still uses its public endpoint rather than a private IP.
B
Best answer
A private endpoint for the storage account in the VNet.
A private endpoint gives the storage account a private IP address from the VNet address space, allowing traffic to stay on private connectivity. This matches the requirement to disable public network access while still letting the application reach blob data. The private endpoint also integrates with DNS so the storage FQDN resolves to the private address. That design is the correct choice when access must be restricted to a private path only.
C
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A shared access signature embedded in the application configuration.
A SAS controls authorization, but it does not change the network path or create a private IP for the service.
D
Distractor review
A VPN gateway connection between the subnet and the storage account.
VPN gateways connect networks over encrypted tunnels. They do not provide private endpoint access to a PaaS service.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A private endpoint for the storage account in the VNet. — Private endpoints are the correct choice when a PaaS resource must be accessed through a private IP and public access must be turned off. The endpoint places a private address in the VNet and maps the service name to that address through DNS. Service endpoints are less restrictive because they still use the service's public endpoint. Because the requirement explicitly says private IP only, the private endpoint satisfies both security and connectivity goals. Why others are wrong: A service endpoint improves network access control but does not create a private IP for the storage account. A SAS token only affects authorization and can still be used over public connectivity. A VPN gateway is for network-to-network tunnels, not for exposing an Azure Storage account as a private endpoint. The question asks for network isolation, so the private endpoint is the only fit.
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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