Correct Answer: The VM must be deallocated (stopped)
To expand or increase the storage capacity of an attached Azure managed disk, the associated virtual machine must first be deallocated (stopped) to release lock mechanisms and reco...
Correct Answer
The VM must be deallocated (stopped)
Why This Answer Is Correct
To expand or increase the storage capacity of an attached Azure managed disk, the associated virtual machine must first be deallocated (stopped) to release lock mechanisms and reconfigure the virtual storage allocation.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Managed Disks — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). Understanding Azure Managed Disks is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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