- A
A service endpoint for Microsoft.Storage on the application subnet.
Why wrong: Service endpoints extend VNet identity to the service, but the storage account still uses its public endpoint rather than a private IP.
- B
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
A shared access signature embedded in the application configuration.
Why wrong: A SAS controls authorization, but it does not change the network path or create a private IP for the service.
- D
A VPN gateway connection between the subnet and the storage account.
Why wrong: VPN gateways connect networks over encrypted tunnels. They do not provide private endpoint access to a PaaS service.
AZ-104 Implement and Manage Virtual Networking Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage virtual networking. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
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
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
A private endpoint for the storage account in the VNet.
A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP address from the VNet, enabling secure access over a private connection while completely disabling public network access. This meets the security team's requirement because traffic never traverses the public internet, and the storage account's firewall can be configured to deny all public traffic.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
A service endpoint for Microsoft.Storage on the application subnet.
Why it's wrong here
Service endpoints extend VNet identity to the service, but the storage account still uses its public endpoint rather than a private IP.
- ✓
A private endpoint for the storage account in the VNet.
Why this is correct
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.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
A shared access signature embedded in the application configuration.
Why it's wrong here
A SAS controls authorization, but it does not change the network path or create a private IP for the service.
- ✗
A VPN gateway connection between the subnet and the storage account.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse service endpoints with private endpoints, not realizing that service endpoints still use the public endpoint and cannot disable public network access, whereas private endpoints provide a true private IP and full public access disablement.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
A private endpoint uses Azure Private Link, which creates a network interface (NIC) in the VNet with a private IP from the subnet, and traffic to the storage account is sent over the Microsoft backbone using RFC 1918 addressing. The storage account's public endpoint can be fully disabled via the 'Public network access' setting to 'Disabled', ensuring no internet-facing access remains. In a real-world scenario, this is critical for compliance with regulations like PCI-DSS or HIPAA that mandate private-only data paths.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — This question tests Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A private endpoint for the storage account in the VNet. — A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP address from the VNet, enabling secure access over a private connection while completely disabling public network access. This meets the security team's requirement because traffic never traverses the public internet, and the storage account's firewall can be configured to deny all public traffic.
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