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Microsoft AZ-140 Exam - Topic 3 Question 100 Discussion

You plan to deploy Windows Virtual Desktop session host virtual machines based on a preconfigured master image. The master image will be stored in a shared image.You create a virtual machine named Image1 to use as the master image. You install applications and apply configuration changes to Image1.You need to ensure that the new session host virtual machines created based on Image1 have unique names and security identifiers.What should you do on Image1 before you add the image to the shared image gallery?
B) At a command prompt, run the sysprep command.
A) At a command prompt, run the set computername command.
C) From PowerShell, run the rename-computer cmdlet.
D) From the lock screen of the Windows device, perform a Windows Autopilot Reset.

Microsoft AZ-140 Exam - Topic 3 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's AZ-140 exam
Question #: 100
Topic #: 3
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You plan to deploy Windows Virtual Desktop session host virtual machines based on a preconfigured master image. The master image will be stored in a shared image.

You create a virtual machine named Image1 to use as the master image. You install applications and apply configuration changes to Image1.

You need to ensure that the new session host virtual machines created based on Image1 have unique names and security identifiers.

What should you do on Image1 before you add the image to the shared image gallery?

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Suggested Answer: B

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/prepare-for-upload-vhd-image#determinewhen-to-use-sysprep

by Oliva at Nov 22, 2025, 07:38 AM

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Micheline
4 months ago
C might rename, but it won't solve the SID issue.
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Hubert
4 months ago
D seems unnecessary for this scenario.
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Van
4 months ago
B is definitely the way to go. It’s a standard practice.
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Ezekiel
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards A. But I’m not sure it handles SIDs.
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Cory
4 months ago
Agreed! Sysprep prepares the image correctly.
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Elvis
5 months ago
I thought Autopilot Reset was for something else, not this.
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Sharan
5 months ago
Wait, can you really just rename the computer instead?
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Detra
5 months ago
I agree, sysprep is the way to go for unique SIDs.
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Myra
5 months ago
Definitely need to run the sysprep command!
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Edna
6 months ago
B) At a command prompt, run the sysprep command. Simple and effective, just the way I like it.
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Jerry
6 months ago
Sysprep is the magic command to make those VMs squeaky clean and ready to deploy. Nailed it!
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Bernardine
6 months ago
D) From the lock screen of the Windows device, perform a Windows Autopilot Reset. Haha, nice try, but that's not the right option for this scenario.
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Micaela
6 months ago
Sysprep is the way to go! Gotta love that unique SID generation.
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Arlene
6 months ago
B) At a command prompt, run the sysprep command. This is the correct answer to ensure the new session host VMs have unique names and SIDs.
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Lorrie
6 months ago
I feel like the set computername command could work, but it doesn't sound like it would handle the security identifiers properly.
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Marta
7 months ago
I recall a similar question where we had to ensure unique names for VMs. I think sysprep is definitely the right choice here.
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Quentin
7 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about unique security identifiers. Maybe it's the rename-computer cmdlet?
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Sunny
7 months ago
I'm not too familiar with Windows Virtual Desktop, so I'm not 100% sure on the best way to handle this. But based on the information provided, I think running sysprep on the master image seems like the logical choice to get the unique names and security IDs.
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Arletta
7 months ago
The sysprep command is definitely the way to go here. It's specifically designed to prepare an image for deployment and will ensure the new VMs have their own unique identities. I feel pretty confident that's the right approach for this question.
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Trinidad
7 months ago
I think we need to prepare the image for deployment, so it might be the sysprep command. That sounds familiar from our practice sessions.
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Jacklyn
8 months ago
I think the answer is B. Sysprep is essential for unique SIDs.
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Erasmo
8 months ago
Option B is the best choice here, no doubt!
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Telma
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the difference between the sysprep command and the rename-computer cmdlet. Do they both achieve the same thing in terms of generating unique IDs for the new VMs?
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Lawrence
8 months ago
I think the key here is to ensure the new session host VMs have unique names and security identifiers. Based on that, I'd go with option B and run the sysprep command on Image1 before adding it to the shared image gallery.
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Hailey
3 months ago
Good call! Unique names are essential for management.
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Shawna
3 months ago
I’ve done this before, sysprep always works well.
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Tayna
3 months ago
Option B is the way to go. It’s the best practice.
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Brendan
3 months ago
Definitely! Sysprep prepares the system properly.
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Fidelia
3 months ago
I agree, running sysprep is crucial for unique identifiers.
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