Question 1easymultiple choice
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Exhibit
Storage account: stprod01 Networking: - Public network access: Disabled - Private endpoint connections: None - Allowed virtual networks: None VNet: AppVNet Subnet: AppSubnet 10.50.1.0/24 Requirement: "Azure VMs in AppSubnet must reach the storage account without using the public endpoint."
Based on the exhibit, what should the administrator create so VMs in AppSubnet can access the storage account over a private IP address?
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
Distractor review
A service endpoint for Microsoft.Storage on AppSubnet.
Service endpoints keep traffic on the Azure backbone, but they do not give the storage account a private IP in the VNet. The requirement specifically asks for private IP access.
B
Best answer
A private endpoint for the storage account in AppSubnet.
A private endpoint assigns the storage account a private IP address in the VNet, which is exactly what the exhibit requires. With public access disabled, the private endpoint is the correct way for the VMs to reach the storage service privately from AppSubnet.
C
Distractor review
A site-to-site VPN gateway between AppVNet and the storage account.
VPN gateways connect networks over encrypted tunnels, but they do not create a private IP for a PaaS storage account inside the VNet.
D
Distractor review
An application security group for the storage account and subnet.
Application security groups are used in NSG rules for grouping VM network interfaces. They do not provide connectivity to storage services.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: usable hosts are not the same as total addresses
Subnetting questions often tempt you into counting all addresses. In normal IPv4 subnets, the network and broadcast addresses are not usable host addresses.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
Subnetting questions test whether you can identify the network, broadcast address, usable range, mask and correct subnet. Slow down enough to calculate the block size correctly.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- Block size helps identify subnet boundaries.
- Network and broadcast addresses are not usable hosts in normal IPv4 subnets.
- The required host count determines the smallest suitable subnet.
TExam Day Tips
- Write the block size before choosing the subnet.
- Check whether the question asks for hosts, subnets or a specific address range.
- Do not confuse /24, /25, /26 and /27 host counts.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A private endpoint for the storage account in AppSubnet. — A private endpoint is the Azure feature that places a private IP address for the storage service into the VNet. That directly satisfies the requirement for private access from AppSubnet and avoids the public endpoint entirely. Because public network access is disabled in the exhibit, a private endpoint is the correct design for secure, internal-only access to the storage account. Why others are wrong: A service endpoint still uses the service’s public endpoint, so it does not meet the private-IP requirement. A VPN gateway is for hybrid network connectivity, not for PaaS private addressing. An application security group only helps with traffic filtering inside NSGs and has no role in storage connectivity.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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