Free Exam AZ-120: Planning and Administering Azure for SAP Workloads Practice Questions

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1. 1An SAP NetWeaver system has its application servers on-premises. The migration team proposes moving only its database to Azure while retaining the application servers on-premises. Which change is required for a supported deployment?

   1. A. Place both layers in Azure or retain both layers on-premises.
   2. B. Use ExpressRoute while keeping the two layers in separate locations.
   3. C. Use matching operating system releases in the two locations.
   4. D. Place the Azure database in a region paired with the nearest region.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The guide states, "In an Azure deployment, these two layers can't be distributed between on-premises and Azure." The application and DBMS layers of this system must therefore remain together; connectivity or matching releases does not remove this restriction.

   Reference: Plan and implement an SAP deployment on Azure — Definitions — SAP system

2. 2An engineer must select an SAP-certified Azure VM for a NetWeaver workload and compare its SAPS performance with the workload requirement. Which reference identifies the certified Azure VMs and their SAPS capabilities?

   1. A. Azure's Sizes for virtual machines reference.
   2. B. Azure's Products available by region listing.
   3. C. SAP Note 2015553 on support prerequisites.
   4. D. SAP Note 1928533 for supported products and sizing.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The planning guide states, "SAP Note 1928533 lists all certified Azure VMs and their performance capabilities as measured by the SAP Application Performance Standard (SAPS) benchmark and limitations, if they apply." VM-size specifications, regional listings, and support prerequisites answer adjacent checks but do not replace this certified-VM SAPS reference.

   Reference: Plan and implement an SAP deployment on Azure — Azure VMs for SAP workloads

3. 3An SAP availability design must protect against a datacenter-level power or cooling failure within one Azure region. Which placement boundary provides physically separate locations with independent power, cooling, and networking?

   1. A. Two resource groups in the same deployment.
   2. B. Two availability zones in the same region.
   3. C. Two update domains in one availability set.
   4. D. Two subnets in the same availability zone.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Microsoft states, "Each availability zone is made up of one or more datacenters that are equipped with independent power, cooling, and networking." Resource groups and subnets do not supply this physical separation; update domains organize maintenance rather than defining separate zonal facilities.

   Reference: Plan and implement an SAP deployment on Azure — Availability zones

4. 4Within a registered VIS resource's Quality Insights workbook, which tab lists Azure Advisor recommendations and lets an engineer select an SAP instance to see corrective actions?

   1. A. Advisor Recommendations
   2. B. Virtual Machine
   3. C. Configuration Checks
   4. D. Compute Extensions

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Microsoft states, "The table in the Advisor Recommendations tab shows all the recommendations for ASCS, Application, and Database instances in the VIS." Selecting an instance shows recommendations and actions. Virtual Machine and Compute Extensions provide VM information; Configuration Checks provides configuration checks rather than this consolidated recommendation list.

   Reference: View quality checks and insights for a Virtual Instance for SAP solutions — Get Advisor recommendations

5. 5A migration architect has identified an SAP-certified VM size that meets an SAP HANA system's memory requirements. What must the architect verify before selecting the target Azure region?

   1. A. That an available general-purpose VM could replace the required certified size.
   2. B. That the required VM types and supporting services exist in that region.
   3. C. That the nearest region offers the VM size, regardless of the target region.
   4. D. That SAP certification of the size also establishes its regional availability.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Microsoft warns, "Not all Azure regions offer the same services." The target region must offer the required certified VM types and supporting services. A substitute generic VM, availability in a nearby region, or certification alone does not establish the target region's capabilities.

   Reference: Plan and implement an SAP deployment on Azure — Azure geographies and regions

6. 6What is the purpose of installing the Azure VM extension for SAP solutions on a VM running an SAP workload?

   1. A. Supply basic Azure infrastructure data to the SAP host agent.
   2. B. Replace the SAP host agent and expose its application interface directly.
   3. C. Collect SAP business transaction statistics directly from the ABAP application.
   4. D. Replace the component-provider configuration of Azure Monitor for SAP solutions.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The guide describes "a VM extension that you need to deploy to provide some basic data about the Azure infrastructure to the SAP host agent." The host agent is the consumer, not replaced by this extension. Application workload collection and Azure Monitor for SAP component providers serve different telemetry roles.

   Reference: Plan and implement an SAP deployment on Azure — Support and operations for SAP — Azure VM extension for SAP

7. 7An SAP system has redundant VMs in an Azure availability set. Which mechanism helps keep planned platform maintenance from updating all those VMs simultaneously?

   1. A. Fault domains that separate hardware failure groups.
   2. B. Availability zones that separate regional datacenters.
   3. C. Proximity placement groups that colocate compute resources.
   4. D. Update domains processed one at a time.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The guide states, "When a platform update occurs, Azure goes through the process of updating these update domains one by one." Within the availability set, update domains provide the maintenance sequencing. Fault domains address hardware failure groups, zones provide regional physical separation, and proximity placement groups address colocation.

   Reference: Plan and implement an SAP deployment on Azure — Update domains

8. 8An SAP compute estate has a predictable eligible hourly spend, but its VM families and deployment regions are expected to change. The team wants a commitment discount that follows that changing eligible usage. Which choice matches Microsoft's guidance?

   1. A. A reservation tied to the current instance family and region.
   2. B. An on-demand capacity reservation used as a billing discount.
   3. C. A savings plan based on an eligible hourly spend commitment.
   4. D. A storage capacity reservation used to discount VM compute.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Microsoft advises, "Opt for savings plans when your workloads are dynamic or evolving, particularly if they use various instance families or compute services." It also includes workloads shifting regions. A fixed reservation is a less suitable match for the stated changing scope; capacity reservation and storage commitments are different offerings.

   Reference: Decide between a savings plan and a reservation — Choose a savings plan

9. 9When sizing Azure compute for an existing SAP NetWeaver system, why should the architect assess the DBMS VM before sizing the application-server fleet?

   1. A. The two layers must share one combined VM-size allowance.
   2. B. The application layer is fixed, while the database layer scales out freely.
   3. C. The DBMS usually cannot scale out, while the application layer can.
   4. D. Adding application servers also increases the database VM's compute capacity.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The guide explains, "The focus should be on the DBMS VM first because the database layer is the layer in an SAP NetWeaver system that doesn't scale out in most deployments." It adds, "In contrast, the SAP application layer can be scaled out." Each layer needs its own capacity; adding application servers does not enlarge the DBMS VM.

   Reference: Plan and implement an SAP deployment on Azure — Performance limits for Azure VMs — sizing factors

10. 10An engineer chooses an Azure Marketplace image for a new SAP VM that must be generation 2. Which selection rule applies?

    1. A. Use any image version when the selected VM size is generation-2-capable.
    2. B. Choose a generation 2 operating system image for the deployment.
    3. C. Use any image of the supported Linux release, independent of its generation.
    4. D. Choose a generation 1 image and plan to change the VM generation after deployment.

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Microsoft states, "When you deploy a VM, the operating system image that you choose determines whether the VM will be a generation 1 or a generation 2 VM." Select a generation 2 image at creation. VM-size capability or Linux release support alone does not set the image generation, and a generation 1 deployment cannot simply be changed to generation 2 afterward.

    Reference: Plan and implement an SAP deployment on Azure — Generation 1 and generation 2 VMs — image selection