You create an Azure VM named VM1 that runs Windows Server 2019. VM1 is configured as shown in the exhibit. (Click the Exhibit tab.) You need to enable Desired State Configuration for VM1. What should

The correct answer is B. Start VM1.. Status is Stopped (Deallocated). The DSC extension for Windows requires that the target virtual machine is able to communicate The VM needs to be started. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/dsc-windows

Submitted by eva_at· Mar 4, 2026Deploy and manage Azure compute resources

Question

You create an Azure VM named VM1 that runs Windows Server 2019. VM1 is configured as shown in the exhibit. (Click the Exhibit tab.) You need to enable Desired State Configuration for VM1. What should you do first?

Exhibits

Options

AConnect to VM1.
BStart VM1.
CCapture a snapshot of VM1.
DConfigure a DNS name for VM1.

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A
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B
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C
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D
11% (6)

Explanation

Status is Stopped (Deallocated). The DSC extension for Windows requires that the target virtual machine is able to communicate The VM needs to be started. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/dsc-windows

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