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The answer is to configure Data Collection Rules (DCRs) to specify which performance counters and events to collect. This is correct because the Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) relies on DCRs as its central configuration mechanism, separating data collection logic from the agent itself; a Log Analytics workspace serves as the required centralized repository, and DCRs define the precise telemetry to ingest from both Azure VMs and on-premises servers in a hybrid deployment. On the AZ-104 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that AMA replaces the legacy MMA and that DCRs enable scalable, granular data collection without per-machine configuration—a common trap is selecting “install MMA” instead of AMA, or forgetting that DCRs must be explicitly created. Remember the memory tip: “AMA needs DCRs to steer where and what to hear,” linking the agent to its rule-based data routing.
AZ-104 Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of monitor and maintain azure resources. 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.
Your company has a hybrid infrastructure with Azure VMs and on-premises servers. You need to configure Azure Monitor to collect and analyze performance and event data from all servers in a centralized workspace. Which three of the following steps are required to achieve this? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Deploy the Azure Monitor Agent on both Azure VMs and on-premises servers.
The Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) is the current recommended agent for collecting telemetry from both Azure VMs and on-premises servers, replacing the legacy Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA). A Log Analytics workspace is required as the centralized data repository, and Data Collection Rules (DCRs) define exactly which performance counters and events to collect, enabling granular, scalable data ingestion without manual configuration per machine.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the legacy Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA) with the current Azure Monitor Agent, or assume that VM Insights or Network Watcher can replace the need for explicit agent deployment and Data Collection Rules.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Azure Monitor Agent uses a single agent binary that supports both Windows and Linux, and it communicates via HTTPS (port 443) to the Log Analytics workspace endpoint, with data ingestion governed by DCRs that can be scoped to individual machines or resource groups. Under the hood, DCRs are JSON-based definitions that specify data sources (e.g., \Processor\% Processor Time, Event ID 4625) and destinations, and they are evaluated by the agent at runtime, allowing dynamic changes without agent reinstallation. In a hybrid scenario, the on-premises servers must have outbound connectivity to the workspace endpoint, typically via Azure ExpressRoute or a VPN gateway, and the agent can be deployed using Azure Arc for centralized management.
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.
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources — This question tests Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Deploy the Azure Monitor Agent on both Azure VMs and on-premises servers. — The Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) is the current recommended agent for collecting telemetry from both Azure VMs and on-premises servers, replacing the legacy Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA). A Log Analytics workspace is required as the centralized data repository, and Data Collection Rules (DCRs) define exactly which performance counters and events to collect, enabling granular, scalable data ingestion without manual configuration per machine.
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