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An organization is deploying Microsoft Sentinel to centrally collect and analyze security events. They need to ingest logs from multiple on-premises Windows servers located behind a firewall. Which agent should they deploy on those servers?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
Azure Monitor Agent (AMA)
AMA is the modern agent that collects logs and metrics from Windows and Linux machines and is fully supported by Sentinel with Data Collection Rules.
B
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Log Analytics agent (Microsoft Monitoring Agent)
The Log Analytics agent is still functional but is being phased out in favor of AMA; it is not the current recommended agent.
C
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Azure Security Center agent
There is no standalone 'Azure Security Center agent'; security data is collected via the Log Analytics agent or AMA.
D
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Azure Automation Agent
The Automation Agent (Hybrid Runbook Worker) is used for running runbooks, not for collecting security logs.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-500 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) — The recommended agent for ingesting logs from Windows servers into Microsoft Sentinel is the Azure Monitor Agent (AMA). It replaces the older Log Analytics agent (also known as OMS or Microsoft Monitoring Agent) and provides better performance, security, and central management. The Azure Security Center agent is not a separate agent; security events can be collected via AMA or the Log Analytics agent. The Microsoft Monitoring Agent (MMA) is the older name for the Log Analytics agent. While the Log Analytics agent still works, AMA is the current preferred solution.
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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