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An on-premises application connected through a site-to-site VPN must read data from an Azure Storage account. Public network access is disabled on the storage account, and the storage service must be reachable only by a private IP address inside Azure. Which solution 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
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Enable a service endpoint on the on-premises network.
Service endpoints only extend Azure VNet identity to supported services and do not create private IP access from on-premises.
B
Best answer
Create a private endpoint for the storage account in an Azure VNet.
A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP address in a chosen Azure VNet, allowing access over private connectivity instead of the public internet. Because the on-premises application already reaches Azure through a site-to-site VPN, it can use that private path to access the endpoint when DNS is configured correctly. This meets the requirement to keep public access disabled while exposing the service privately.
C
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Peer the on-premises network directly to the storage account.
On-premises networks cannot be peered directly with Azure storage services, and peering is only between VNets.
D
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Use a shared access signature and leave public network access enabled.
A SAS controls authorization, but it does not satisfy the private-only network requirement.
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: Create a private endpoint for the storage account in an Azure VNet. — A private endpoint is the correct choice when a PaaS service must be reachable through a private IP in Azure and public access must remain disabled. The on-premises app can traverse the existing site-to-site VPN into Azure, then reach the storage account privately through the endpoint. This design is far more secure than exposing a public endpoint, even with authorization controls like SAS tokens. Why others are wrong: Service endpoints do not provide a private IP and are intended for traffic originating from Azure VNets. Peering applies only between VNets, not between an on-premises network and a cloud service. SAS tokens manage access permissions, but they do not satisfy the network-level requirement to keep storage off the public internet.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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