AZ-802 Manage Storage and File Services Practice Question
An administrator wants to provide secure file access to remote workers without requiring a traditional VPN. They decide to implement SMB over QUIC on a Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition file server. What is a requirement for the client side of this connection?
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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Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022
SMB over QUIC is a revolutionary feature that allows access to file shares over the internet using the QUIC protocol, which is inherently encrypted with TLS 1.3. This eliminates the need for a VPN for remote users. However, it has specific client-side requirements to ensure the security and protocol compatibility needed for this high-performance, secure tunneling technology.
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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Windows 10 Enterprise or Pro (Version 1809 or later)
Why it's wrong here
While older versions of Windows 10 support standard SMB, they do not have the built-in capability to negotiate SMB over QUIC. This feature requires a more modern client operating system that includes the specific QUIC stack and SMB client enhancements. Users on these older versions would still need a VPN to access the file shares securely.
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Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022
Why this is correct
SMB over QUIC requires Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022 on the client side. These operating systems include the necessary updates to the SMB client to handle the QUIC transport and the TLS 1.3 certificate validation. Without these modern operating systems, the client will attempt to fall back to standard SMB over TCP/445, which is usually blocked.
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A third-party VPN client
Why it's wrong here
The primary benefit of SMB over QUIC is that it eliminates the need for a VPN client altogether. It uses UDP port 443 to create a secure tunnel directly to the file server. Requiring a third-party VPN would negate the architectural advantages of this feature, which is designed to simplify the remote access experience for mobile workers.
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Active Directory Domain Join
Why it's wrong here
While the client must be able to authenticate (usually via Kerberos or NTLMv2), the device itself does not strictly need to be joined to the Active Directory domain to use SMB over QUIC. It can be a workgroup machine, provided the user has valid domain credentials and the server's certificate is trusted by the client device's certificate store.
Quick reference
VPN Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port | Encryption | Authentication | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEv2 / IPsec | UDP 500 / 4500 | AES-256 | Certificates / PSK | Site-to-site & remote access |
| SSL / TLS VPN | TCP 443 | TLS 1.3 | Certificates / MFA | Clientless remote access |
| L2TP / IPsec | UDP 1701 | AES (IPsec) | PSK / Certificates | Legacy remote access |
| WireGuard | UDP 51820 | ChaCha20 | Public keys | Modern high-performance VPN |
| PPTP | TCP 1723 | MPPE (weak) | MS-CHAPv2 | Legacy — avoid in production |
PPTP is considered insecure. IKEv2/IPsec and SSL VPN are the current recommended options.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Microsoft exam blueprint
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