NetApp NS0-304 Exam - Topic 3 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for NetApp's NS0-304 exam

Question #: 29
Topic #: 3

An administrator tries to deploy an SMB volume in Azure NetApp Files in the same region as their AD DS. The deployment fails with the following error message:

What are two configuration options that must be verified? (Choose two.)

AThe volume is in the same VNet.

BThe Azure subscription has been activated.

CThe Global Administrator role is configured.

DThe Network Security Groups allows DNS traffic.

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Suggested Answer: A, D

Based on the error message indicating an issue with querying the DNS server, two critical network-related configurations must be verified to successfully deploy an SMB volume in Azure NetApp Files:

VNet Configuration: Ensure that the Azure NetApp Files volume and the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) are configured within the same Virtual Network (VNet). This is crucial as it ensures that the volume can communicate effectively with the AD DS, which is necessary for SMB authentication and service location.

Network Security Group (NSG) Settings: Verify that the Network Security Groups associated with the subnet or the VNet where the Azure NetApp Files volume is deployed allows DNS traffic. Specifically, inbound and outbound rules should permit traffic over the ports typically used by DNS (usually TCP/UDP 53). This allows the volume to successfully resolve DNS queries which are essential for integrating with AD DS.

These two checks are aimed at resolving connectivity and DNS resolution issues that are likely causing the deployment to fail. For more detailed troubleshooting and setup instructions, please refer to Azure's official documentation on Network Security Groups and VNet configurations: Azure Networking Documentation.

by Douglass at Aug 04, 2025, 11:12 AM

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Tennie

2 months ago

Wait, does the Global Admin role really matter here?

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Simona

2 months ago

I think the subscription activation is also crucial.

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Rana

3 months ago

Definitely, that’s a must!

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Meaghan

3 months ago

I had no idea DNS traffic could cause deployment issues!

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Celia

3 months ago

The volume needs to be in the same VNet.

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Venita

3 months ago

I feel like the Azure subscription activation is a common issue, but I can't recall if it specifically applies to this scenario.

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Elke

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the Global Administrator role. Do we really need that for deploying SMB volumes, or is it just for managing permissions?

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Nguyet

4 months ago

I think we practiced a question like this where we had to check the Network Security Groups for DNS traffic. That might be relevant here too.

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Sang

4 months ago

I remember something about needing the volume to be in the same VNet, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only requirement.

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Kasandra

4 months ago

Based on the error message, it looks like the volume may not be in the same VNet as the AD DS, and the Network Security Groups may not be allowing the necessary DNS traffic. Those would be my two guesses for the correct configuration options to verify.

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Janet

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. Do I need to check the Global Administrator role or the Network Security Groups? I want to make sure I select the right two configuration options.

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Shanda

5 months ago

Okay, let's see here. The volume needs to be in the same VNet as the AD DS, so that's definitely one thing I'll need to check. And the Azure subscription has to be activated - that's a good point to verify as well.

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Alease

5 months ago

Hmm, this error message seems to indicate an issue with the configuration of the SMB volume in Azure NetApp Files. I'll need to carefully review the options and make sure I understand the requirements.

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