- A
Deploy a virtual network gateway in a dedicated GatewaySubnet.
Azure VPN gateways must be deployed into the special GatewaySubnet within the VNet.
- B
Assign a public IP address to the Azure VPN gateway.
The gateway needs a public-facing endpoint so the on-premises device can establish the tunnel.
- C
Configure the on-premises VPN device with a public IP and supported IKE/IPsec settings.
The on-premises device must be reachable and must use compatible tunnel parameters.
- D
Create a private endpoint for the headquarters network.
Why wrong: Private endpoints are for PaaS service access, not for hybrid VPN tunnel establishment.
- E
Enable Microsoft peering on the virtual network gateway.
Why wrong: Microsoft peering is associated with ExpressRoute concepts, not standard site-to-site VPN gateways.
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.
A company wants encrypted connectivity between its on-premises network and an Azure VNet. The organization has one edge VPN device at headquarters, and the Azure design must support a classic site-to-site tunnel rather than individual user VPN connections. Which three prerequisites are required? Select three.
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
Deploy a virtual network gateway in a dedicated GatewaySubnet.
A virtual network gateway must be deployed in a dedicated subnet called GatewaySubnet to host the VPN gateway resources. This subnet is required for the gateway to function and must be named exactly 'GatewaySubnet' to be recognized by Azure when creating a site-to-site VPN connection.
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.
- ✓
Deploy a virtual network gateway in a dedicated GatewaySubnet.
Why this is correct
Azure VPN gateways must be deployed into the special GatewaySubnet within the VNet.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Assign a public IP address to the Azure VPN gateway.
Why this is correct
The gateway needs a public-facing endpoint so the on-premises device can establish the tunnel.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Configure the on-premises VPN device with a public IP and supported IKE/IPsec settings.
Why this is correct
The on-premises device must be reachable and must use compatible tunnel parameters.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create a private endpoint for the headquarters network.
Why it's wrong here
Private endpoints are for PaaS service access, not for hybrid VPN tunnel establishment.
When this WOULD be correct
A company requires secure, private connectivity from on-premises to an Azure Storage account without traversing the public internet. In that scenario, creating a private endpoint for the storage account in the VNet would be a correct prerequisite.
- ✗
Enable Microsoft peering on the virtual network gateway.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft peering is associated with ExpressRoute concepts, not standard site-to-site VPN gateways.
Option-by-option analysis
Why each answer is right or wrong
Understanding why wrong answers are wrong — and when they would be correct — is what separates a 750 score from a 900. The AZ-104 exam frequently reuses these exact scenarios with slightly different constraints.
✓Deploy a virtual network gateway in a dedicated GatewaySubnet.Correct answer▾
Why this is correct
Azure VPN gateways must be deployed into the special GatewaySubnet within the VNet.
✗Create a private endpoint for the headquarters network.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Private endpoints are used for secure access to Azure PaaS services (e.g., Storage, SQL) over a private IP within a VNet, not for establishing site-to-site VPN connectivity between on-premises and Azure.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
A company requires secure, private connectivity from on-premises to an Azure Storage account without traversing the public internet. In that scenario, creating a private endpoint for the storage account in the VNet would be a correct prerequisite.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse 'private endpoint' with 'private IP' or think it provides a secure tunnel, not realizing that site-to-site VPN requires a VPN gateway and public IP, not a private endpoint.
✗Enable Microsoft peering on the virtual network gateway.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Microsoft peering is used for ExpressRoute, not site-to-site VPN. A classic site-to-site tunnel requires a VPN gateway with a public IP and IKE/IPsec settings, not peering.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
In a scenario requiring private connectivity between Azure and an on-premises network via ExpressRoute, enabling Microsoft peering on the virtual network gateway allows access to Azure PaaS services over the ExpressRoute circuit.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse 'peering' with VPN connectivity or think that enabling peering is a generic step for any hybrid connection, not realizing it's specific to ExpressRoute.
Analysis generated from the official AZ-104blueprint and verified against question context. The “when correct” sections are what AI assistants cite when candidates ask “what’s the difference between these options?”
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse private endpoints (used for PaaS services) or ExpressRoute peering with the prerequisites for a classic site-to-site VPN, which strictly requires a GatewaySubnet, a public IP on the gateway, and a compatible on-premises VPN device.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
A site-to-site VPN tunnel uses IPsec/IKE (Internet Key Exchange) to encrypt traffic between the on-premises VPN device and the Azure VPN gateway. The Azure VPN gateway must have a public IP address assigned to it so that the on-premises device can initiate the tunnel, and the on-premises device must also have a public IP and support matching IKE versions (IKEv1 or IKEv2) and IPsec parameters (such as encryption algorithms, integrity algorithms, and DH groups) to successfully negotiate the security association.
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
A healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
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Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — This question tests Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Deploy a virtual network gateway in a dedicated GatewaySubnet. — A virtual network gateway must be deployed in a dedicated subnet called GatewaySubnet to host the VPN gateway resources. This subnet is required for the gateway to function and must be named exactly 'GatewaySubnet' to be recognized by Azure when creating a site-to-site VPN connection.
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