AI-200 Security And Observability Practice Question
You are configuring network security for an Azure AI Search service that indexes data from an Azure SQL Database. Both services are in the same region. You want to ensure that Azure AI Search can securely connect to Azure SQL Database without allowing inbound traffic from any public IP addresses. Which feature should you use on Azure SQL Database?
Answer choices
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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Allow Azure services and resources to access this server firewall setting combined with Virtual Network rules
Service endpoints or private endpoints on Azure SQL Database allow Azure services (such as AI Search) to connect securely within the Microsoft backbone network while disabling public access.
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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Open firewall port 1433 for all IP addresses globally
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Opening port 1433 to all IP addresses exposes the database to severe security vulnerabilities.
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Use Azure Front Door to load balance SQL TCP connections
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Azure Front Door is an HTTP/HTTPS layer 7 load balancer, not a TCP layer 4 proxy for SQL databases.
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Allow Azure services and resources to access this server firewall setting combined with Virtual Network rules
Why this is correct
Correct. This setting allows trusted Azure services (like Azure AI Search) to connect to Azure SQL securely without opening the database to the public internet.
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Configure an HTTP proxy inside an Azure VM to forward SQL queries
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Routing database traffic through an intermediary HTTP proxy adds unnecessary overhead and complexity when native Azure service rules exist.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Microsoft exam blueprint
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