DP-203 Practice Question: Secure, monitor, and optimize data storage and data processing
Which TWO configurations are recommended to secure data processing in Azure Synapse Pipelines?
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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
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Store connection strings and secrets in Azure Key Vault and reference them via linked services.
Storing connection strings and secrets in Azure Key Vault and referencing them via linked services ensures secrets are stored securely and not exposed in pipeline definitions. Option D is correct: Enabling Managed Virtual Network (VNet) isolates data flows within a managed network boundary, preventing public network access. Option A is incorrect: Configuring a self-hosted integration runtime on a public cloud VM does not necessarily improve security; it may expose the runtime to the public internet. Option B is incorrect: Using the default Auto-resolve Integration Runtime is not recommended for secure data processing because it may use public endpoints and lacks network isolation. Option E is incorrect: Allowing all public IP addresses to access the Azure Synapse workspace exposes the workspace to potential security threats.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Configure a self-hosted integration runtime on a public cloud VM.
Why it's wrong here
Self-hosted IR is for on-premises data sources.
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Use the default Auto-resolve Integration Runtime for all data flows.
Why it's wrong here
Auto-resolve may use public endpoints.
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Store connection strings and secrets in Azure Key Vault and reference them via linked services.
Why this is correct
Key Vault centralizes secret management.
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Enable Managed Virtual Network (VNet) to isolate data flows.
Why this is correct
Managed VNet provides network isolation.
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Allow all public IP addresses to access the Azure Synapse workspace.
Why it's wrong here
Public access reduces security.
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