Microsoft Azure Architect Design (legacy) — Question 31

You have an on-premises network and an Azure subscription. The on-premises network has several branch offices.
A branch office in Toronto contains a virtual machine named VM1 that is configured as a file server. Users access the shared files on VM1 from all the offices.
You need to recommend a solution to ensure that the users can access the shares files as quickly as possible if the Toronto branch office is inaccessible.
What should you include in the recommendation?

Answer options

• A. a Recovery Services vault and Azure Backup
• B. an Azure file share and Azure File Sync
• C. Azure blob containers and Azure File Sync
• D. a Recovery Services vault and Windows Server Backup

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct choice is B, as using an Azure file share along with Azure File Sync enables users to access shared files quickly from different locations, ensuring availability even if the Toronto branch is down. Option A focuses on backup solutions, which do not provide immediate access to files. Option C, while involving Azure File Sync, uses blob containers which are not suited for file sharing as effectively as Azure file shares. Option D also centers on backup rather than providing active file access.