- A
Install a third-party SIEM connector on the servers and forward logs to Sentinel.
Why wrong: Not the recommended Microsoft approach; use Azure Arc.
- B
Deploy Azure Policy on the servers to audit security settings.
Why wrong: Policy audits but doesn't send alerts to Sentinel.
- C
Connect the on-premises servers to Azure Arc and deploy the Log Analytics agent.
Azure Arc allows agent deployment and log forwarding to Sentinel.
- D
Configure a site-to-site VPN to Azure and enable network logging.
Why wrong: VPN provides connectivity but not log ingestion.
Question 705 of 1,639
Forwarding On-Premises Security Alerts to Sentinel via Azure Arc
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of manage a security operations environment. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor hybrid workloads. You need to ensure that security alerts from on-premises servers are sent to Microsoft Sentinel. What should you configure?
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
✓
Connect the on-premises servers to Azure Arc and deploy the Log Analytics agent.
Option C is correct because Azure Arc enables on-premises servers to be managed as Azure resources, allowing the Log Analytics agent to be deployed and configured to forward security alerts to a Log Analytics workspace integrated with Microsoft Sentinel. This is the standard method for ingesting security events from hybrid workloads into Sentinel without requiring third-party connectors or complex network configurations.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Install a third-party SIEM connector on the servers and forward logs to Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
Not the recommended Microsoft approach; use Azure Arc.
- ✗
Deploy Azure Policy on the servers to audit security settings.
Why it's wrong here
Policy audits but doesn't send alerts to Sentinel.
- ✓
Connect the on-premises servers to Azure Arc and deploy the Log Analytics agent.
Why this is correct
Azure Arc allows agent deployment and log forwarding to Sentinel.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure a site-to-site VPN to Azure and enable network logging.
Why it's wrong here
VPN provides connectivity but not log ingestion.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may mistakenly think a VPN or third-party connector is required for on-premises data ingestion, overlooking Azure Arc's ability to bridge on-premises servers into Azure management plane and enable agent-based log collection directly to Sentinel.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure Arc extends Azure Resource Manager (ARM) to on-premises servers, enabling them to be treated as Azure resources and allowing the deployment of VM extensions such as the Log Analytics agent. The Log Analytics agent (formerly Microsoft Monitoring Agent) collects Windows Event Log security events and syslog messages, forwarding them to a Log Analytics workspace where Microsoft Sentinel can analyze and generate alerts. In a real-world scenario, this setup is critical for hybrid environments where on-premises servers must be monitored alongside Azure VMs, ensuring unified security visibility without requiring a VPN or third-party tools.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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Manage a security operations environment — This question tests Manage a security operations environment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Connect the on-premises servers to Azure Arc and deploy the Log Analytics agent. — Option C is correct because Azure Arc enables on-premises servers to be managed as Azure resources, allowing the Log Analytics agent to be deployed and configured to forward security alerts to a Log Analytics workspace integrated with Microsoft Sentinel. This is the standard method for ingesting security events from hybrid workloads into Sentinel without requiring third-party connectors or complex network configurations.
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Variation 1. Your organization uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor hybrid workloads. You need to ensure that security alerts from on-premises servers running Windows Server 2022 are forwarded to Microsoft Sentinel. The servers are not yet onboarded to Azure Arc. What should you do first?
hard- A.Install the Azure Monitor Agent on the servers.
- B.Deploy Azure Policy to enable Defender for Cloud on the servers.
- ✓ C.Onboard the servers to Azure Arc and enable Defender for Cloud.
- D.Install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on the servers.
Why C: On-premises servers must first be onboarded to Azure Arc to establish a management identity and connectivity with Azure. Without Azure Arc, Defender for Cloud cannot apply its security policies or forward alerts to Microsoft Sentinel. Enabling Defender for Cloud on the servers after Arc onboarding allows security alerts to be collected and forwarded to Sentinel.
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