- A
Create a private endpoint for the storage account in a VNet reachable over the VPN and configure private DNS.
A private endpoint gives the storage account a private IP in a VNet, and that private address can be reached from on-premises over the existing VPN. Because public network access is disabled, this is the correct design for private-only access. Private DNS ensures the application resolves the storage name to the private IP rather than the public endpoint.
- B
Enable a service endpoint on the on-premises network and allow the storage account firewall to trust it.
Why wrong: Service endpoints are tied to Azure subnets, not arbitrary on-premises networks, so they do not solve access from a datacenter over VPN.
- C
Generate a shared access signature and use it from the on-premises application.
Why wrong: A SAS controls authorization, but it does not create a private network path or replace the need for network access to the storage account.
- D
Associate a NAT gateway with the on-premises VPN connection.
Why wrong: NAT gateway applies to Azure subnets, not to a site-to-site VPN tunnel, and it does not provide private access to PaaS resources.
Quick Answer
The answer is to create a private endpoint for the storage account in a VNet reachable over the site-to-site VPN and configure private DNS zones. This solution is correct because a private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP address from the Azure VNet that is already connected to your on-premises network via the site-to-site VPN, effectively bringing the storage account into your internal network without exposing a public endpoint. Private DNS zones then ensure that the storage account’s fully qualified domain name (FQDN) resolves to that private IP, allowing seamless connectivity from on-premises while public network access remains disabled. On the AZ-104 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how private endpoints integrate with hybrid networking—a common trap is assuming a service endpoint or a VPN gateway is sufficient, but only a private endpoint fully removes public exposure. Memory tip: think “Private IP + Private DNS = Private Storage” to remember the two key components.
AZ-104 Implement and Manage Virtual Networking Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage virtual networking. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
An on-premises application connects to Azure through an existing site-to-site VPN. The application must access an Azure Storage account, public network access on the storage account is disabled, and the company does not want the storage account exposed through a public endpoint. Which solution 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
Create a private endpoint for the storage account in a VNet reachable over the VPN and configure private DNS.
A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP from a VNet that is reachable over the site-to-site VPN, effectively bringing the storage account into the on-premises network without exposing a public endpoint. Private DNS zones ensure that the storage account's FQDN resolves to the private IP, enabling seamless connectivity from on-premises while public network access remains disabled.
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.
- ✓
Create a private endpoint for the storage account in a VNet reachable over the VPN and configure private DNS.
Why this is correct
A private endpoint gives the storage account a private IP in a VNet, and that private address can be reached from on-premises over the existing VPN. Because public network access is disabled, this is the correct design for private-only access. Private DNS ensures the application resolves the storage name to the private IP rather than the public endpoint.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Enable a service endpoint on the on-premises network and allow the storage account firewall to trust it.
Why it's wrong here
Service endpoints are tied to Azure subnets, not arbitrary on-premises networks, so they do not solve access from a datacenter over VPN.
- ✗
Generate a shared access signature and use it from the on-premises application.
Why it's wrong here
A SAS controls authorization, but it does not create a private network path or replace the need for network access to the storage account.
- ✗
Associate a NAT gateway with the on-premises VPN connection.
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 that enabling a service endpoint on the VNet and trusting it in the firewall will allow on-premises traffic, but service endpoints do not provide private IP connectivity and still require the public endpoint to be enabled.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Private endpoints use Azure Private Link to map the storage account to a network interface (NIC) in the VNet, with traffic flowing over the Microsoft backbone rather than the internet. The private DNS zone (privatelink.blob.core.windows.net) must be linked to the on-premises DNS or the VNet's DNS server so that the storage account's FQDN resolves to the private IP; otherwise, the on-premises application would still attempt to reach the public endpoint. In a real-world scenario, if the on-premises network uses custom DNS servers, you must configure conditional forwarding to the Azure-provided private DNS zone to ensure resolution works correctly.
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
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The correct answer is: Create a private endpoint for the storage account in a VNet reachable over the VPN and configure private DNS. — A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP from a VNet that is reachable over the site-to-site VPN, effectively bringing the storage account into the on-premises network without exposing a public endpoint. Private DNS zones ensure that the storage account's FQDN resolves to the private IP, enabling seamless connectivity from on-premises while public network access remains disabled.
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Variation 1. 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?
medium- A.Enable a service endpoint on the on-premises network.
- ✓ B.Create a private endpoint for the storage account in an Azure VNet.
- C.Peer the on-premises network directly to the storage account.
- D.Use a shared access signature and leave public network access enabled.
Why B: A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP address from an Azure VNet, allowing the on-premises application to connect over the site-to-site VPN using that private IP. This ensures the storage service is reachable only within Azure's private network, even with public network access disabled. The private endpoint uses Azure Private Link to securely expose the storage account into the VNet, making it accessible via the VPN without traversing the public internet.
Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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