Correct Answer: No, use Azure Firewall or equivalent for explicit deny rules
Network Security Groups (NSG) typically support allow rules only. Azure Firewall support both allow and deny rules, making them suitable for blocking unwanted IP addresses....
Correct Answer
No, use Azure Firewall or equivalent for explicit deny rules
Why This Answer Is Correct
Network Security Groups (NSG) typically support allow rules only. Azure Firewall support both allow and deny rules, making them suitable for blocking unwanted IP addresses.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Firewall — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300). Understanding Azure Firewall 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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What is the primary difference between Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups (NSGs)?
Which Azure Firewall feature allows you to filter outbound traffic based on a list of domain names (e.g., allow *.microsoft.com)?
What is 'Azure Firewall Premium' specifically designed for?