Azure Virtual Machines & Compute Flashcards

Which Azure VM feature allows you to run a custom script at VM provisioning time to configure the operating system?

Answer: Cloud-init

Cloud-init is the industry-standard method for customizing a Linux VM during initial boot, and Azure supports it natively.

What is the purpose of Azure Dedicated Host?

Answer: To provide a physical server dedicated to your organization for compliance

Azure Dedicated Host provides a physical server that is dedicated to your organization, meeting compliance and regulatory isolation requirements.

Which VM generation in Azure offers Trusted Launch with vTPM and Secure Boot capabilities?

Answer: Generation 2

Generation 2 VMs in Azure support Trusted Launch, which includes Secure Boot and vTPM for enhanced security.

Which pricing model offers the deepest discounts for Azure VMs in exchange for accepting possible eviction when Azure needs capacity back?

Answer: Azure Spot VMs

Azure Spot VMs use unused Azure capacity at up to 90% discount but can be evicted with 30 seconds notice when Azure needs the capacity.

What is the maximum number of VMs in a single Azure Virtual Machine Scale Set?

Answer: 1,000

A single Azure Virtual Machine Scale Set can scale to a maximum of 1,000 VM instances.

Which Azure service should you use to store OS disk images and data disk snapshots for VM backup and disaster recovery?

Answer: Azure Backup

Azure Backup provides a managed, policy-driven backup solution for VMs including OS and data disks.