Quick Answer
The answer is Point-to-Site and Site-to-Site. These are the two valid connection methods for Azure VPN Gateway because they address distinct connectivity scenarios: Point-to-Site (P2S) enables individual client machines to connect securely from any location using protocols like SSTP, IKEv2, or OpenVPN, while Site-to-Site (S2S) links entire on-premises networks to Azure via an IPsec tunnel, requiring a VPN device at the local site. On the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-500 exam, this question tests your understanding of gateway configuration options and often appears as a multiple-select item where you must differentiate between connection types and protocol support. A common trap is confusing VNet-to-VNet peering with a VPN gateway connection—remember that VNet-to-VNet is a traffic routing method, not a VPN connection type. For a quick memory tip, think of “P2S for people” (remote clients) and “S2S for sites” (whole networks).
This AZ-500 practice question tests your understanding of secure 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.
Which TWO are valid connection methods for Azure VPN Gateway? (Choose two.)
Point-to-Site
Connects individual clients to VNet via SSTP or IKEv2.
VNet-to-VNet
Why wrong: This is a specific configuration, not a separate connection method; it uses Site-to-Site.
Site-to-Site
Connects VNet to on-premises via IPsec.
Azure Bastion
Why wrong: Provides secure RDP/SSH access, not a VPN connection.
ExpressRoute
Why wrong: Private connection, not a VPN gateway method.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Point-to-Site
Point-to-Site (P2S) is a valid connection method for Azure VPN Gateway because it allows individual client computers to connect securely to an Azure virtual network from anywhere using the SSTP, IKEv2, or OpenVPN protocols. This method is ideal for remote workers who need encrypted access without requiring a site-level VPN device.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Point-to-Site
Why this is correct
Connects individual clients to VNet via SSTP or IKEv2.
Related concept
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VNet-to-VNet
Why it's wrong here
This is a specific configuration, not a separate connection method; it uses Site-to-Site.
Site-to-Site
Why this is correct
Connects VNet to on-premises via IPsec.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Azure Bastion
ExpressRoute
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse VNet-to-VNet as a distinct connection method when it is actually a specific use case of Site-to-Site, and they may also mistakenly think Azure Bastion or ExpressRoute are VPN gateway connection types when they are separate Azure services with different purposes.
Detailed technical explanation
Azure VPN Gateway supports three connection types: Site-to-Site (IPsec/IKE), Point-to-Site (SSTP, IKEv2, OpenVPN), and VNet-to-VNet (which is essentially a Site-to-Site connection between two gateways). The gateway itself uses a dedicated subnet (GatewaySubnet) and relies on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for dynamic routing when configured. In real-world scenarios, P2S is often used for secure remote access without a hardware VPN device, while S2S is used for branch office connectivity.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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Secure networking — This question tests Secure networking — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Point-to-Site — Point-to-Site (P2S) is a valid connection method for Azure VPN Gateway because it allows individual client computers to connect securely to an Azure virtual network from anywhere using the SSTP, IKEv2, or OpenVPN protocols. This method is ideal for remote workers who need encrypted access without requiring a site-level VPN device.
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