The answer is yes, because the integration runtime defined in the ARM template is self-hosted and can directly access on-premises data sources. A self-hosted integration runtime is installed on a local machine or VM inside your corporate network, allowing it to connect to on-premises SQL Server databases and copy data to Azure Blob Storage without exposing your environment to the public internet. On the DP-203 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how different integration runtimes map to data source locations: Azure IR for cloud-only, Managed VNet IR for Azure services behind a firewall, and self-hosted IR for on-premises or VM-based sources. A common trap is assuming any IR can handle hybrid scenarios, but only the self-hosted variant bridges on-premises and cloud. Memory tip: think of the self-hosted IR as the “on-premises bridge” — if the data lives outside Azure, you need a bridge installed inside your network.
DP-203 Develop data processing Practice Question
This DP-203 practice question tests your understanding of develop data processing. 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.
Exhibit
{
"type": "Microsoft.Synapse/workspaces/integrationRuntimes",
"apiVersion": "2021-06-01-preview",
"properties": {
"type": "SelfHosted",
"description": "Integration runtime for on-premises data sources"
}
}
Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing an ARM template snippet for an Azure Synapse Analytics workspace. The template defines an integration runtime. A colleague asks whether this integration runtime can be used to copy data from an on-premises SQL Server database to Azure Blob Storage. What should you answer?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Yes, because the integration runtime is self-hosted and can access on-premises data sources.
Option A is correct because a self-hosted integration runtime is designed for on-premises and VM-based data sources. Option B is wrong because managed VNet IR is for Azure-only sources. Option C is wrong because Azure IR is for cloud data sources. Option D is wrong because it is possible with a self-hosted IR.
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.
✗
No, you need an Azure integration runtime that is configured for on-premises access.
Why it's wrong here
Azure IR cannot access on-premises sources directly.
✓
Yes, because the integration runtime is self-hosted and can access on-premises data sources.
Why this is correct
Self-hosted IR is used for on-premises/private network data sources.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
No, you need a managed virtual network integration runtime for on-premises sources.
Why it's wrong here
Managed VNet IR is for Azure data sources behind a VNet, not on-premises.
✗
Yes, but only if the integration runtime is installed on a domain-joined machine.
Why it's wrong here
Domain join is not a requirement; the IR only needs network access to the source.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this DP-203 question in full detail.
Identify which DP-203 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Develop data processing — This question tests Develop data processing — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Yes, because the integration runtime is self-hosted and can access on-premises data sources. — Option A is correct because a self-hosted integration runtime is designed for on-premises and VM-based data sources. Option B is wrong because managed VNet IR is for Azure-only sources. Option C is wrong because Azure IR is for cloud data sources. Option D is wrong because it is possible with a self-hosted IR.
What should I do if I get this DP-203 question wrong?
Identify which DP-203 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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