- A
A service endpoint on the subnet, because it keeps traffic on the Azure backbone.
Why wrong: Service endpoints still use the storage account's public endpoint and do not create a private IP address for the service.
- B
A private endpoint for the storage account in the subnet.
A private endpoint assigns the storage service a private IP address inside the selected virtual network subnet. Traffic then stays on private addressing instead of using the public endpoint, which is exactly what the requirement asks for. This also allows the administrator to restrict access to approved network locations while improving the security posture of the storage account.
- C
A NAT gateway attached to the subnet.
Why wrong: A NAT gateway changes outbound internet addressing, but it does not provide private access to the storage account.
- D
A storage firewall rule that allows all Azure services.
Why wrong: Allowing all Azure services is broader than the requirement and still uses the public endpoint model.
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. A key principle to apply: private Endpoints assign a private IP to an Azure service within a VNet.. 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 storage account must be reachable only from resources in a specific Azure subnet, and connections must not use the public endpoint. Which option should the administrator configure?
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 subnet.
A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP address from the subnet, effectively bringing the service into the virtual network. This ensures all traffic to the storage account stays within the Microsoft Azure backbone and never traverses the public internet, meeting the requirement that connections must not use the public endpoint.
Key principle: Private Endpoints assign a private IP to an Azure service within a VNet.
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 on the subnet, because it keeps traffic on the Azure backbone.
Why it's wrong here
Service endpoints still use the storage account's public endpoint and do not create a private IP address for the service.
- ✓
A private endpoint for the storage account in the subnet.
Why this is correct
A private endpoint assigns the storage service a private IP address inside the selected virtual network subnet. Traffic then stays on private addressing instead of using the public endpoint, which is exactly what the requirement asks for. This also allows the administrator to restrict access to approved network locations while improving the security posture of the storage account.
Related concept
Private Endpoints assign a private IP to an Azure service within a VNet.
- ✗
A NAT gateway attached to the subnet.
- ✗
A storage firewall rule that allows all Azure services.
Why it's wrong here
Allowing all Azure services is broader than the requirement and still uses the public endpoint model.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse service endpoints with private endpoints, assuming both provide the same level of isolation, but service endpoints still expose the public endpoint and do not give a private IP address.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
A private endpoint uses Azure Private Link, which creates a network interface (NIC) in the subnet with a private IP from the subnet's address space. DNS resolution for the storage account's FQDN (e.g., mystorageaccount.blob.core.windows.net) is then redirected to this private IP via a private DNS zone, ensuring traffic never leaves the VNet. In a real-world scenario, this is critical for compliance requirements like PCI-DSS or HIPAA, where data must not traverse the public internet.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Private Endpoints assign a private IP to an Azure service within a VNet.
- They bypass the public internet and the service's public endpoint.
- DNS resolution is updated to point the service's FQDN to the private IP.
- Private Endpoints enhance security by restricting access to approved VNets.
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
Private Endpoints assign a private IP to an Azure service within a VNet.
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 — Private Endpoints assign a private IP to an Azure service within a VNet..
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The correct answer is: A private endpoint for the storage account in the subnet. — A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP address from the subnet, effectively bringing the service into the virtual network. This ensures all traffic to the storage account stays within the Microsoft Azure backbone and never traverses the public internet, meeting the requirement that connections must not use the public endpoint.
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Private Endpoints assign a private IP to an Azure service within a VNet.
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