AZ-802 Manage Storage and File Services Practice Question
You are preparing to use the Storage Migration Service to migrate data from several Windows Server 2012 R2 servers. Which THREE components are essential parts of the Storage Migration Service architecture?
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Why each option matters
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Orchestrator server
The Storage Migration Service consists of three main roles: the orchestrator that manages the process, the source servers where the data currently resides, and the destination servers that receive the data. Understanding these roles is critical for troubleshooting connectivity and permission issues during a large-scale migration project.
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Orchestrator server
Why this is correct
The orchestrator is a Windows Server 2019 or 2022 machine that runs the Storage Migration Service proxy. it manages the entire migration job, including inventorying the source, transferring the data, and performing the final cutover where identities are moved from the source to the destination.
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Source server
Why this is correct
The source server is the legacy machine containing the data, shares, and configurations you wish to migrate. The Storage Migration Service can inventory and transfer data from Windows Server 2003 and later, as well as various Linux distributions using SMB, making it a versatile tool.
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Destination server
Why this is correct
The destination server is the new target machine that will receive the migrated data and, eventually, the identity of the source server. It must run a modern version of Windows Server, such as 2019 or 2022, to support the advanced features and protocols used by the service.
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Azure Relay
Why it's wrong here
Azure Relay is a service used for hybrid connectivity but is not a required component of the core Storage Migration Service architecture. While migrations can occur to Azure VMs, the service itself operates using standard network protocols between the orchestrator, source, and destination without needing a relay.
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iSCSI Target Server
Why it's wrong here
An iSCSI Target Server provides block-level storage over the network, but it is not a requirement for the Storage Migration Service. The service operates at the file and share level, using SMB to move data between systems regardless of the underlying physical or network storage technology.
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