Microsoft Exam AZ-400 Topic 7 Question 92 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's AZ-400 exam

Question #: 92
Topic #: 7

Your company has a project in Azure DevOps for a new application. The application will be deployed to several Azure virtual machines that run Windows Server 2022. You need to recommend a deployment strategy for the virtual machines. The strategy must meet the following requirements:

* Ensure that the virtual machines maintain a consistent configuration.

* Minimize administrative effort to configure the virtual machines.

What should you include in the recommendation?

AAzure Resource Manager templates and the PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) extension for Windows

BDeployment YAML and Azure pipeline deployment groups

CAzure Resource Manager templates and the Custom Script Extension for Windows

DDeployment YAML and Azure pipeline stage templates

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Suggested Answer: C

by Cyril at Mar 19, 2024, 10:31 AM

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Gearldine

5 months ago

That's another valid option, but DSC provides a more declarative approach for configuration management.

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Franklyn

6 months ago

I think Option B with Deployment YAML and Azure pipeline deployment groups could also be a good choice.

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Sherman

6 months ago

I see your point, but I think using DSC would be more efficient in the long run.

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Viola

6 months ago

But what about Option C? Custom Script Extension for Windows could also work, right?

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Gearldine

7 months ago

I agree. Using Azure Resource Manager templates and PowerShell DSC will help maintain consistent configuration.

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Sherman

7 months ago

I think we should go with Option A.

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Rene

8 months ago

You make a good point. DSC is more battle-tested than the Custom Script Extension. Plus, with the PowerShell integration, you can really dial in the configuration management. I'm sold on A as well.

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Rutha

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure about C. The Custom Script Extension can be a bit finicky, and it might not give you the level of consistency you need. I'd probably go with A - the PowerShell DSC extension is a more robust solution for automating the VM configuration.

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Judy

8 months ago

I agree, those seem like the most relevant options. With A, you get the benefits of ARM templates for consistent config, plus the PowerShell DSC extension to automate the setup. C is also a good choice, using ARM templates and the Custom Script Extension.

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Eleni

7 months ago

I think A is the way to go, combining ARM templates with PowerShell DSC is a powerful combination.

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Carylon

7 months ago

Yep, using ARM templates with either DSC or custom scripts can really streamline the deployment process.

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Letha

7 months ago

A) Azure Resource Manager templates and the PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) extension for Windows definitely seem like the best choice.

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Reena

7 months ago

Agreed, both options A and C provide a good way to ensure consistent configuration and automate setup.

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Jonell

7 months ago

C) Azure Resource Manager templates and the Custom Script Extension for Windows

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Ettie

8 months ago

A) Azure Resource Manager templates and the PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) extension for Windows

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Oneida

8 months ago

This question is really testing our understanding of Azure DevOps deployment strategies. I think the key here is to ensure consistent configuration and minimize admin effort, so I'm leaning towards either A or C.

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