AZ-802 Manage Windows Server in a Hybrid Environment Practice Question
You are preparing to onboard a sensitive on-premises Windows Server to Azure Arc. You want to ensure the traffic is as secure as possible. Which THREE actions should you take? (Choose three.)
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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Configure an Azure Private Link Scope.
To maximize security for hybrid connectivity, you must minimize the attack surface by using a private endpoint, enforcing modern authentication, and restricting outbound access. Private Link ensures traffic never traverses the public internet, Managed Identities prevent static credential leakage, and limiting outbound access via a proxy or firewall ensures that the agent only communicates with known, required Azure service endpoints, reducing the risk of data exfiltration.
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 an Azure Private Link Scope.
Why this is correct
Private Link allows you to access Azure Arc services over a private IP address in your virtual network. This ensures that traffic between your on-premises datacenter and Azure remains within the private network backbone, bypassing the public internet and significantly reducing the risk of interception or public-facing exposure.
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Use a system-assigned Managed Identity for the Arc agent.
Why this is correct
Managed Identities eliminate the need for storing credentials on the server. By using a system-assigned identity, the Azure Arc agent automatically acquires and rotates security tokens from Microsoft Entra ID. This approach removes the risk associated with managing and potentially leaking long-lived secrets or service account passwords.
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Restrict agent traffic to required URLs via a proxy.
Why this is correct
Implementing an allow-list on your corporate proxy or firewall restricts the agent to only communicating with essential Microsoft endpoints. By preventing the agent from reaching unauthorized internet destinations, you minimize the risk of malicious activity and ensure that the server's outgoing traffic is controlled and monitored.
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Disable the Windows Firewall on the server.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the Windows Firewall is a major security vulnerability that exposes the server to unauthorized lateral movement and direct attacks. Security best practices dictate that the firewall should remain active and be configured to allow only the specific traffic required for the agent to reach Azure endpoints.
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Store the agent's registration token in a local text file.
Why it's wrong here
Storing registration tokens in cleartext files on the local file system is a severe security risk. If the server is compromised, an attacker could steal these tokens to impersonate the machine or gain unauthorized access to the Azure subscription. You should always use secure, system-managed storage mechanisms.
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