DP-300 Implement a secure environment Practice Question
You are responsible for securing Azure SQL Managed Instance. You need to ensure that only encrypted connections are allowed and that all client connections use the latest TLS protocol. Which TWO configurations should you implement?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Set the 'Minimal TLS Version' to 1.2.
Options A and D are correct. Setting 'Minimal TLS Version' to 1.2 ensures that only encrypted connections using TLS 1.2 or higher are accepted, enforcing the latest protocol. Enabling 'Force SSL' ensures that all client connections are encrypted. Option B is incorrect because firewall rules control network access, not encryption. Option C is incorrect because Microsoft Defender for SQL provides security threat detection, not encryption enforcement. Option E is incorrect because Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) encrypts data at rest, not in transit.
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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Set the 'Minimal TLS Version' to 1.2.
Why this is correct
Forces clients to use TLS 1.2 or higher.
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Configure a firewall rule to allow only specific IP addresses.
Why it's wrong here
Does not enforce encryption.
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Enable Microsoft Defender for SQL.
Why it's wrong here
Threat detection, not encryption enforcement.
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Enable 'Force SSL' on the server.
Why this is correct
Requires all connections to use SSL/TLS.
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Enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
Why it's wrong here
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) performs at-rest encryption of the database files and backups, whereas the scenario requires enforcement of encrypted connections in transit and a minimum TLS protocol version for client-server communication. TDE is tempting because its name suggests "encryption" broadly, and it is the correct choice when the requirement is to protect data at rest against physical theft of storage media, not to control network-layer encryption or TLS version negotiation.
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Key term
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure SQL Managed Instance is a fully managed cloud database service that gives you nearly all the features of Microsoft SQL Server on your own server, without you having to manage the hardware or operating system.
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Azure SQL Threat Detection
Azure SQL Threat Detection is a built-in security feature that continuously monitors your Azure SQL database for suspicious activities and sends alerts when potential threats are found.
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