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An organization uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud. They want to allow specific administrators to temporarily open RDP (port 3389) to a virtual machine only when needed, and for a limited time, while minimizing management overhead. Which Defender for Cloud feature should they use?
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 Bastion
Bastion provides secure RDP/SSH connectivity but does not allow time-limited, on-demand access control.
B
Best answer
Just-in-time (JIT) VM access
JIT VM access allows you to request time-limited access to VMs via NSG rules, meeting the requirement.
C
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Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
PIM manages privileged roles in Azure AD, not access to virtual machines.
D
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Network Security Groups (NSGs)
While NSGs control traffic, they alone cannot provide time-limited, on-demand access without additional automation.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-500 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Just-in-time (JIT) VM access — Just-in-time (JIT) VM access in Microsoft Defender for Cloud allows you to lock down inbound traffic to VMs, reducing exposure to attacks. Users can request access for a specific port (e.g., 3389) and duration, and Defender for Cloud automatically configures Network Security Group (NSG) rules to allow the traffic and removes them after the time expires. Azure Bastion provides persistent, secure RDP/SSH access without public IPs, but it does not enforce time-limited access. PIM manages Azure AD role activation, not VM access. NSGs alone cannot enforce just-in-time access without automation.
What should I do if I get this AZ-500 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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