What are the benefits of using Azure Reserved VM Instances in cost management and capacity planning?
- Cost savings
- Dynamic scaling
- Flexible deployment
- Pay-as-you-go pricing
Azure Reserved VM Instances provide cost savings by allowing users to commit to a one- or three-year term, reducing costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
You are tasked with designing a network architecture for an Azure-hosted application that requires strict access controls to different components. How would you leverage NSGs and ASGs in this scenario?
- NSGs for application-level control and ASGs for subnet-level control
- NSGs for subnet-level control and ASGs for application-level control
- Using ASGs only for both subnet and application-level control
- Using NSGs only for both subnet and application-level control
Leveraging NSGs (Network Security Groups) for subnet-level control and ASGs (Application Security Groups) for application-level control provides granular access controls for different components in the Azure-hosted application.
In Azure DevOps, _______ testing is a key aspect of the CI/CD process for validating software builds.
- End-to-End
- Integration
- Load
- Unit
Integration testing in Azure DevOps is crucial in the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring that different components work together seamlessly and validating the integrity of software builds.
What role does Azure ExpressRoute play in connecting enterprise networks to Azure services?
- Azure AD authentication
- Private, dedicated network connection
- Public internet connection
- VPN tunneling
Azure ExpressRoute plays a crucial role by providing a private, dedicated network connection, enhancing the security and performance of connecting enterprise networks to Azure services.
A company needs to monitor and manage a large fleet of vehicles in real-time. Which Azure IoT service would be most effective for this scenario?
- Azure Digital Twins
- Azure IoT Edge
- Azure IoT Hub
- Azure Stream Analytics
Azure IoT Hub is designed for real-time communication and control of IoT devices, making it ideal for monitoring and managing a large fleet of vehicles.
In CI/CD pipelines, the practice of _______ is crucial for ensuring code quality and reliability in Azure DevOps.
- Continuous Deployment
- Continuous Integration
- Infrastructure as Code
- Test Automation
Continuous Integration is crucial in CI/CD pipelines to ensure that code changes are regularly integrated, validated, and maintain code quality and reliability.
How does Azure Site Recovery contribute to disaster recovery planning?
- Azure Site Recovery is used for resource billing
- Azure Site Recovery manages Azure Active Directory
- Azure Site Recovery provides real-time monitoring of network traffic
- Azure Site Recovery replicates and recovers virtual machines
Azure Site Recovery facilitates disaster recovery planning by replicating and recovering virtual machines, ensuring business continuity in case of a disaster or system failure.
Explain how Azure Policy can be used to enforce compliance and governance across multiple Azure subscriptions.
- Configure Azure ExpressRoute
- Define and assign policies
- Implement Azure Firewall
- Utilize Azure Logic Apps
Azure Policy enables the definition and assignment of policies, ensuring compliance and governance by enforcing rules and regulations across multiple Azure subscriptions.
The integration of Azure Blockchain Service with _______ provides a robust environment for IoT solutions.
- Azure Event Grid
- Azure Functions
- Azure IoT Hub
- Azure Logic Apps
The integration of Azure Blockchain Service with Azure IoT Hub provides a robust environment for IoT solutions, ensuring secure and transparent transactions.
What is the role of Network Security Groups (NSGs) in Azure Virtual Network Configuration?
- Allocates IP addresses
- Configures virtual network routes
- Filters inbound and outbound traffic
- Manages DNS settings
Network Security Groups (NSGs) play a key role in Azure Virtual Network Configuration by filtering both inbound and outbound traffic, enhancing network security.