The answer is to onboard the servers to Azure Arc and deploy the AMA agent via policy or script. This is the most efficient method for non-domain-joined Windows servers because Azure Arc extends Azure’s management plane to any infrastructure, allowing you to use Azure Policy or custom scripts to install and configure the Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) without requiring Active Directory domain membership. On the SC-200 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of hybrid management and the Windows Security Events via AMA connector, often appearing as a trap where you might mistakenly choose Group Policy (which fails without a domain) or Intune (which targets Azure VMs, not on-premises servers). The key distinction is that Azure Arc bridges the gap for non-domain-joined, third-party-managed machines, enabling centralized, scalable deployment. Memory tip: “Arc before you Arc-AMA” — think of Azure Arc as the gateway to manage any server, domain-joined or not, before applying the AMA connector.
SC-200 Manage a security operations environment Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of manage a security operations environment. 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. 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 Sentinel in a hybrid environment with on-premises servers and Azure VMs. You need to ensure that all Windows servers forward their security events to Sentinel. The security team wants to use Windows Security Events via AMA connector. Windows servers are not domain-joined and are managed by a third-party RMM tool. What is the most efficient way to deploy the AMA agent?
Use Group Policy Objects (GPO) to push the agent installation.
Why wrong: GPO requires Active Directory domain-joined computers; these servers are not domain-joined.
B
Onboard the servers to Azure Arc and deploy the AMA agent via policy or script.
Azure Arc enables management of non-Azure machines, allowing agent deployment via Azure Policy or custom scripts.
C
Use Microsoft Intune to deploy the AMA agent to all servers.
Why wrong: Intune is used for Azure VMs and sometimes on-premises with co-management, but not typically for non-domain-joined servers managed by a third-party RMM.
D
Manually install the agent on each server using the setup wizard.
Why wrong: Manual installation is inefficient for many servers and not recommended.
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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Onboard the servers to Azure Arc and deploy the AMA agent via policy or script.
Option B is correct because deploying via Azure Arc allows centralized management using Azure policies or scripts for non-domain-joined servers. Option A is wrong because GPO requires domain membership. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Intune typically manages Azure VMs, not on-premises non-domain-joined servers. Option D is wrong because manual installation is not efficient for multiple servers.
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.
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Use Group Policy Objects (GPO) to push the agent installation.
Why it's wrong here
GPO requires Active Directory domain-joined computers; these servers are not domain-joined.
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Onboard the servers to Azure Arc and deploy the AMA agent via policy or script.
Why this is correct
Azure Arc enables management of non-Azure machines, allowing agent deployment via Azure Policy or custom scripts.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use Microsoft Intune to deploy the AMA agent to all servers.
Why it's wrong here
Intune is used for Azure VMs and sometimes on-premises with co-management, but not typically for non-domain-joined servers managed by a third-party RMM.
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Manually install the agent on each server using the setup wizard.
Why it's wrong here
Manual installation is inefficient for many servers and not recommended.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
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: Onboard the servers to Azure Arc and deploy the AMA agent via policy or script. — Option B is correct because deploying via Azure Arc allows centralized management using Azure policies or scripts for non-domain-joined servers. Option A is wrong because GPO requires domain membership. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Intune typically manages Azure VMs, not on-premises non-domain-joined servers. Option D is wrong because manual installation is not efficient for multiple servers.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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