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SC-900 · Question #240

In the shared responsibility model, for what is Microsoft responsible when managing Azure virtual machines?

The correct answer is A. Updating the firmware of the disk controller. Shared responsibility in the cloud In an on-premises datacenter, you own the whole stack. As you move to the cloud some responsibilities transfer to Microsoft. The following diagram illustrates the areas of responsibility between you and Microsoft, according to the type of…

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Question

In the shared responsibility model, for what is Microsoft responsible when managing Azure virtual machines?

Exhibit

SC-900 question #240 exhibit

Options

  • AUpdating the firmware of the disk controller.
  • BUpdating installed applications.
  • CConfiguring the permissions for shared folders.
  • DUpdating the operating system.

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    86% (43)
  • B
    8% (4)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Shared responsibility in the cloud In an on-premises datacenter, you own the whole stack. As you move to the cloud some responsibilities transfer to Microsoft. The following diagram illustrates the areas of responsibility between you and Microsoft, according to the type of deployment of your stack. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/shared-responsibility

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#Shared Responsibility Model#Cloud Security#IaaS#Azure Virtual Machines

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