Exam AZ-500 topic 4 question 102 discussion

Correct, you have to install the vulnerability scanner on the VMSS1_0 first. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/820846/microsoft-defender-cloud-for-virtual-machine-scalereference?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5000120

To support the answer. A Virtual Machine Scale Set (VMSS) can be scanned for vulnerabilities using Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides vulnerability scanning capabilities for various types of machines, including those in a VMSS[1][2]. The vulnerability scanning for VMSS is done through the integrated Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, which is part of the Defender for Servers plan[1][2]. This scanning can be performed in two ways: 1. Agent-based scanning: This uses the Defender for Endpoint sensor and is available in both Defender for Servers Plan 1 and Plan 2[2]. 2. Agentless scanning: This is part of Defender for Cloud's agentless scanning capabilities and is available only in Defender for Servers Plan 2[2]. To enable vulnerability scanning for a VMSS: Answer = E

All four computers (VM1, VM2, Server1, and VMSS1_0) meet the requirements for vulnerability scanning through Microsoft Defender for Cloud. This includes Azure VMs, VMSS VMs, and on-premises servers connected to Defender for Cloud using Azure Arc.

old question, now defender supports VMSS.

To support the answer: Yes, Microsoft Defender for Cloud can perform vulnerability scans on Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS). Here are the key points: Agentless scanning: Defender for Cloud offers agentless vulnerability assessment for VMSS, providing visibility into installed software and vulnerabilities without requiring an agent installation18. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management: This built-in and agentless scanner is included with Microsoft Defender for Servers. It discovers vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in near real-time for VMSS37. Continuous monitoring: Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management continuously monitors your organization for vulnerabilities, so periodic scans aren't required7. Answer = E

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/820846/microsoft-defender-cloud-for-virtual-machine-scalereference?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5000120

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/monitoring-components Defender for Cloud collects data from your Azure virtual machines (VMs), Virtual Machine Scale Sets, IaaS containers, and non-Azure (including on-premises) machines to monitor for security vulnerabilities and threats --> E

Based on the information from Microsoft Learn, Microsoft Defender for Cloud can perform vulnerability scans on the following types of machines: • Azure virtual machines • Azure Arc-enabled machines (which includes on-premises physical computers connected to Microsoft Defender for Cloud) Given this, the answer to your question would be E. VM1, VM2, Server 1, and VMSS1_0. All these machines, whether they are Azure virtual machines or an on-premises physical computer connected to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, can be scanned for vulnerabilities using Microsoft Defender for Cloud. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/deploy-vulnerability-assessment-defender-vulnerability-management

D is correct. Can't run Qualys Vulnerability Scanning on VMSS https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/deploy-vulnerability-assessment-vm

All of those OS are available. It doesnt make sense to exclude Windows Server 2022

Correct; https://learn.microsoft.com/nl-nl/archive/blogs/azuresecurity/add-microsoft-antimalware-to-azure-service-fabric-clusters