You are building a 2-node Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC) split across two different datacenters. You need to configure a cluster quorum witness. Because the cluster is stretched across sites, you want a highly available witness hosted in the cloud. Which witness type should you configure?

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Correct Answer: Cloud Witness

A Cloud Witness is a type of Failover Cluster quorum witness that uses Azure Blob Storage to provide a vote on cluster quorum. It is highly recommended for stretched clusters acros...

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Real Exam ScenarioWindows Server Failover Cluster

You are building a 2-node Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC) split across two different datacenters. You need to configure a cluster quorum witness. Because the cluster is stretched across sites, you want a highly available witness hosted in the cloud. Which witness type should you configure?

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Correct Answer

Cloud Witness

Why This Answer Is Correct

A Cloud Witness is a type of Failover Cluster quorum witness that uses Azure Blob Storage to provide a vote on cluster quorum. It is highly recommended for stretched clusters across multiple datacenters as it acts as an independent third-site tiebreaker.

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This question evaluates your knowledge of Windows Server Failover Cluster — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 & AZ-801). Understanding Windows Server Failover Cluster 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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