Question 1mediummultiple choice
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Exhibit
Topology notes: - Eight branch offices each run Windows Server 2022 with a local SMB share. - Each branch must keep accessing the same files if the WAN link is down for several hours. - Head office wants a single Azure file share to act as the central copy. - Frequently used files should remain cached on the branch servers.
Based on the exhibit, which Azure feature best meets the file-sharing requirement?
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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Azure Files only, because a cloud file share can replace every branch server share directly.
Azure Files provides the shared storage location, but by itself it does not give local caching on branch servers or seamless offline continuation during WAN outages.
B
Best answer
Azure File Sync, because it synchronizes local servers with a central Azure file share and keeps hot data cached.
Azure File Sync is designed for exactly this pattern. It keeps a central Azure file share while allowing local Windows Server endpoints to cache and serve frequently used files. That means branch offices can continue working during WAN interruptions, and the files later synchronize back to the cloud.
C
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Azure Backup, because it can restore files after a WAN outage occurs.
Backup helps recover data after a failure, but it does not provide live synchronization, local caching, or continued branch access during an outage.
D
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Azure NetApp Files, because it is the only service that supports SMB access from Windows servers.
Azure NetApp Files supports file workloads, but the scenario specifically needs synchronized branch servers with local cache and a central Azure share. Azure File Sync is the purpose-built fit.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Azure File Sync, because it synchronizes local servers with a central Azure file share and keeps hot data cached. — Azure File Sync matches the requirement because it synchronizes on-premises or branch Windows Servers with an Azure file share while maintaining a local cache of frequently used files. That lets users keep working during WAN outages and preserves a central cloud copy for consolidation and recovery. Azure Files alone cannot provide the same local server caching behavior described in the exhibit. Why others are wrong: Azure Files alone stores the shared data in Azure, but it does not give the branch servers the local caching and offline continuity they need. Azure Backup is for recovery, not day-to-day file access. Azure NetApp Files is not the right fit for this specific branch-cache-and-sync pattern, which is exactly what Azure File Sync is built for.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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