Microsoft Updated AZ-400 Exam Questions and Answers by selina

Step 1: Navigate to the Library

Navigate to Azure DevOps:

Go to Azure DevOps and sign in with your credentials.

Select Your Project:

Choose Project1 from your list of projects.

Access the Library:

In the left-hand menu, select Pipelines > Library.

Step 2: Create a Variable Group

Create a New Variable Group:

On the Library page, click on + Variable group.

Configure the Variable Group:

Name: Enter varGroup1.

Description: Optionally, add a description for the variable group.

Add Variables:

Click on + Add to add a new variable.

Variable Name: Enter serverName.

Value: Enter server1.

Click OK.

Click on + Add again to add another variable.

Variable Name: Enter dbName.

Value: Enter db1.

Click OK.

Save the Variable Group:

Click on Save to save the variable group.

By following these steps, you will have successfully created a variable group named varGroup1 containing the specified variables

To prepare a Network Security Group (NSG) named az400-38443478-nsg1 for hosting an Azure DevOps pipeline agent, while allowing only the required outbound port for Azure DevOps and denying all other inbound and outbound access to the Internet, follow these steps:

Create the NSG:

Navigate to the Azure Portal.

Go to Network Security Groups and click on + Create.

Fill in the details, including the name az400-38443478-nsg1, and create the NSG.

Configure Outbound Security Rules:

Once the NSG is created, go to its settings.

Navigate to Outbound security rules.

Click on + Add to create a new rule.

Set the Destination port ranges to 443, which is the required port for Azure DevOps12.

Set the Protocol to TCP.

Set the Action to Allow.

Assign a Priority number (e.g., 100) that does not conflict with existing rules.

Provide a meaningful Name for the rule (e.g., AllowAzureDevOps).

Configure Default Rules to Deny All Other Traffic:

In the same Outbound security rules section, edit the default rule to deny all traffic.

Change the Action to Deny for the rule with the lowest priority (highest number).

Ensure that this rule applies to all protocols, source and destination IP ranges, and port ranges.

Associate the NSG with the Appropriate Resource:

Associate the NSG with the subnet or network interface of the virtual machine or resource where the Azure DevOps pipeline agent will be hosted.

By following these steps, you will ensure that the Azure DevOps pipeline agent can communicate with Azure DevOps services over the required port while blocking all other inbound and outbound Internet access, adhering to the principle of least privilege and security best practices.

Step 1: Navigate to Personal Access Tokens

Sign in to Azure DevOps:

Go to Azure DevOps and sign in with your credentials.

Access User Settings:

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

Select User settings.

Open Personal Access Tokens:

In the user settings menu, select Personal access tokens.

Step 2: Create a New Personal Access Token

Create a New Token:

Click on + New Token.

Configure the Token:

Name: Enter Token1.

Organization: Select the organization where you want to use the token.

Expiration: Set the expiration to 60 days.

Set Scopes:

Code: Select Read, Write, & Manage.

Build: Select Read & Execute.

Release: Select Read.

Create the Token:

Click on Create.

Step 3: Save the Token

Copy the Token:

Once the token is created, copy it immediately as it will not be displayed again.

Store the token in a secure location.

By following these steps, you will have successfully created a personal access token named Token1 with the specified capabilities and a 60-day expiration

To create an instance of Azure Application Insights named az400-38443478-main and configure it to receive telemetry data from an Azure web app with the same name, you’ll need to follow these steps:

Create a Log Analytics Workspace:

Go to the Azure Portal.

Search for Log Analytics Workspaces and select Add.

Select a Subscription and either use an existing Resource Group or create a new one.

Provide a unique name for your Log Analytics workspace.

Choose the Region that is appropriate for you.

Review the settings and then select Create1.

Create an Azure Application Insights Instance:

In the Azure Portal, navigate to Application Insights.

Click on + Create.

Fill in the instance details, ensuring the name is az400-38443478-main.

Link the instance to the Log Analytics workspace you created in the previous step.

Review and create the Application Insights instance2.

Configure the Azure Web App to Send Telemetry Data:

Go to the Azure Web App az400-38443478-main.

Under Monitoring, select Application Insights.

Choose to use an existing resource and select the Application Insights instance you created.

Follow the prompts to set up the connection, which may involve adding the appropriate SDK to your web app and configuring the connection string or instrumentation key.

Verify Telemetry Data Reception:

After setting up, send some test traffic to your web app.

Then, go to the Application Insights instance and check the Overview or Performance sections to see if telemetry data is being received.

Remember to replace placeholder names with the actual names of your resources where necessary. These steps will help you set up Azure Application Insights to monitor your web app effectively.