- A
Azure Activity log connector
Why wrong: Azure Activity log connector: Captures Azure resource management operations, not security events from VMs.
- B
Windows Security Events via AMA connector
Windows Security Events via AMA connector: Correct. Uses AMA to collect security events from Windows machines in hybrid environments.
- C
Office 365 connector
Why wrong: Office 365 connector: Collects data from Office 365 applications, not applicable for on-premises or Azure VM security events.
- D
Syslog connector
Why wrong: Syslog connector: Designed for Linux systems; cannot collect Windows Security Events.
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Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities →easyMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped
SC-100 Windows Security Events via AMA connector Practice Question
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: windows Security Events via AMA connector. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You need to design a security operations strategy for a hybrid environment using Microsoft Sentinel. Your environment includes on-premises servers and Azure VMs. Which data connector should you use to collect security events from both sources?
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 Security Events via AMA connector
Option B is correct because the Windows Security Events via Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) connector can collect security events from both on-premises servers (via Azure Arc) and Azure VMs. Option A is incorrect because the Azure Activity log connector captures Azure resource operations, not security events. Option C is incorrect because the Office 365 connector is for Office 365 logs, not server security events. Option D is incorrect because the Syslog connector is used for Linux systems, not Windows security events.
Key principle: Windows Security Events via AMA connector
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Azure Activity log connector
Why it's wrong here
Azure Activity log connector: Captures Azure resource management operations, not security events from VMs.
- ✓
Windows Security Events via AMA connector
Why this is correct
Windows Security Events via AMA connector: Correct. Uses AMA to collect security events from Windows machines in hybrid environments.
Related concept
Windows Security Events via AMA connector
- ✗
Office 365 connector
Why it's wrong here
Office 365 connector: Collects data from Office 365 applications, not applicable for on-premises or Azure VM security events.
- ✗
Syslog connector
Why it's wrong here
Syslog connector: Designed for Linux systems; cannot collect Windows Security Events.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may mistakenly choose the Azure Activity log connector, thinking it covers all Azure resource logs, but it does not capture Windows Security Events from VMs.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Windows Security Events via AMA connector
- Azure Monitor Agent (AMA)
- Data connectors in Microsoft Sentinel
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Windows Security Events via AMA connector
Real-world example
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Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — This question tests Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — Windows Security Events via AMA connector.
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The correct answer is: Windows Security Events via AMA connector — Option B is correct because the Windows Security Events via Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) connector can collect security events from both on-premises servers (via Azure Arc) and Azure VMs. Option A is incorrect because the Azure Activity log connector captures Azure resource operations, not security events. Option C is incorrect because the Office 365 connector is for Office 365 logs, not server security events. Option D is incorrect because the Syslog connector is used for Linux systems, not Windows security events.
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