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A cloud security administrator needs to ensure that all Azure virtual machines have the Microsoft Defender for Cloud agent (Log Analytics agent) installed automatically when they are provisioned. Which configuration should be set in Microsoft Defender for Cloud?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
Enable auto-provisioning in the Defender for Cloud environment settings.
Correct. Auto-provisioning automatically deploys the Log Analytics agent to all supported VMs in the subscription, ensuring continuous coverage.
B
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Deploy a custom Azure Policy to install the agent on all VMs.
While Azure Policy can achieve this, it is an additional step. The built-in auto-provisioning in Defender for Cloud is simpler and recommended for default coverage.
C
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Use an Azure Automation runbook to install the agent on newly created VMs.
Runbooks can automate agent installation but require ongoing management and are not the standard method for auto-provisioning in Defender for Cloud.
D
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Enable Azure Update Management on the VMs.
Azure Update Management is for patching, not for installing the Log Analytics agent. It requires the agent to already be present.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
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Question 6
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SC-200 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable auto-provisioning in the Defender for Cloud environment settings. — In Microsoft Defender for Cloud, auto-provisioning is a setting that enables automatic installation of the Log Analytics agent on new and existing VMs. It is configured in the 'Environment settings' under the specific subscription. When enabled, Defender for Cloud will deploy the agent to any supported Azure VM. Azure Policy can also enforce agent installation, but auto-provisioning is the native mechanism within Defender for Cloud. Azure Automation runbooks can be used but require custom scripting. Update Management is unrelated to agent deployment.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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