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You are planning an Azure Stack Hub deployment for an enterprise data center. Which deployment option provides production-grade hardware with vendor-supplied lifecycle support?

Azure Stack Development Kit (ASDK)

Azure Stack HCI single-node

Azure Stack Hub integrated system from an OEM hardware partner

Windows Server with Hyper-V role

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Key Facts: Azure AZ-600 Exam

Retired

Exam Status

Microsoft Learn AZ-600 page (retired July 31, 2023)

700/1000

Passing Score

Microsoft scaled scoring

$165

Exam Fee (US)

Microsoft (when active)

120 min

Exam Duration

Microsoft

3 domains

Skill Areas

Plan/Deploy, Provide Services, Manage Infra

4-16

Scale Unit Nodes

Azure Stack Hub integrated systems

100

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OpenExamPrep AZ-600 bank

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AZ-600 retired on July 31, 2023, and the Microsoft Certified: Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate certification (along with its renewal assessment) is also retired. The exam can no longer be scheduled. The objectives still describe real, supported Azure Stack Hub operations work, so this question bank is provided as study material for current Azure Stack Hub operators and for anyone learning the platform. Domains were Plan and Deploy Azure Stack Hub (30-35%), Provide Services (20-25%), and Manage Infrastructure (40-45%). The pass mark followed Microsoft's standard 700/1000 scaled-score model, the fee was $165 in the United States, and delivery was through Pearson VUE.

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1You are planning an Azure Stack Hub deployment for an enterprise data center. Which deployment option provides production-grade hardware with vendor-supplied lifecycle support?

A.Azure Stack Development Kit (ASDK)

B.Azure Stack HCI single-node

C.Azure Stack Hub integrated system from an OEM hardware partner

D.Windows Server with Hyper-V role

Explanation: Azure Stack Hub integrated systems are sold and supported jointly by Microsoft and an OEM hardware partner (Dell EMC, HPE, Lenovo, Cisco, Wortmann). They include certified hardware, the cloud infrastructure software, and lifecycle/firmware support. ASDK is a single-node evaluation install for developers only and is not supported for production. Azure Stack HCI is a separate hyperconverged product that does not provide the Azure Stack Hub control plane. Plain Windows Server with Hyper-V lacks the resource providers and admin/tenant portals.

2A developer wants to evaluate Azure Stack Hub APIs and tooling on a personal laptop without buying hardware. Which deployment option is appropriate?

A.Azure Stack Hub integrated system

B.Azure Stack Development Kit (ASDK)

C.Azure Stack Edge Pro

D.Azure VMware Solution

Explanation: The Azure Stack Development Kit (ASDK) is a free, single-node evaluation deployment of Azure Stack Hub that runs on one server and is intended for developers and evaluators. It provides the same admin and tenant portals and APIs as production but with no SLA, no high availability, and no production support. Integrated systems require certified rack hardware. Azure Stack Edge is an appliance for edge compute and data transfer. Azure VMware Solution is a separate VMware-based Azure service.

3What is the minimum and maximum number of scale unit nodes supported in a single Azure Stack Hub integrated system stamp?

A.1 to 8 nodes

B.2 to 12 nodes

C.4 to 16 nodes

D.8 to 32 nodes

Explanation: An Azure Stack Hub integrated system scale unit supports 4 to 16 nodes. Production deployments start at 4 nodes (the minimum required for Storage Spaces Direct resiliency and infrastructure HA) and can scale up to 16 nodes per stamp. ASDK is the single-node option but is not an integrated system.

4During capacity planning for an Azure Stack Hub stamp, which factor most directly determines how much usable tenant storage you have?

A.The number of public IP addresses configured

B.The Storage Spaces Direct resiliency mode and reserve capacity

C.The choice of admin or tenant portal theme

D.The number of marketplace items syndicated

Explanation: Usable tenant storage is driven by the Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) resiliency mode (two-way or three-way mirror), the per-node disk capacity, the number of nodes, and reserve capacity Azure Stack Hub keeps for rebuilds and infrastructure. The Azure Stack Hub Capacity Planner spreadsheet from Microsoft uses these inputs to estimate usable tenant capacity. Public IPs, portal theme, and marketplace count do not affect raw storage availability.

5Which two identity providers can be used with Azure Stack Hub at deployment time? (Choose the answer that lists both.)

A.Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

B.Local Windows accounts and OpenLDAP

C.Okta and Ping Identity

D.Google Workspace and Apple ID

Explanation: At deployment, Azure Stack Hub must be configured with either Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) for connected scenarios or AD FS for disconnected/air-gapped scenarios. The identity provider choice is permanent for the stamp and cannot be changed without redeployment. Other identity providers are not natively supported.

6You are deploying Azure Stack Hub to a fully disconnected (air-gapped) facility with no internet connectivity. Which identity provider must you choose?

A.Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID)

B.Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

C.Microsoft Account (MSA)

D.B2C Azure AD tenant

Explanation: AD FS is required for disconnected Azure Stack Hub deployments because Azure AD requires outbound internet connectivity to authenticate. With AD FS, the stamp federates to an on-premises Active Directory and operates without internet. The identity provider cannot be changed after deployment.

7Your enterprise wants to provide Azure Stack Hub services to multiple business units that each authenticate against their own Azure AD tenant. Which Azure Stack Hub feature supports this?

A.Multi-tenancy with guest directory tenant onboarding

B.Hybrid Identity Joiner

C.Cross-region replication

D.ASDK federated mode

Explanation: Azure Stack Hub supports multi-tenancy by onboarding additional 'guest' Azure AD directory tenants in addition to the home directory. Each guest tenant's users can sign in to the user portal and consume offered subscriptions. The home directory remains the directory used for billing and for the operator. Guest directory onboarding is configured by the operator via PowerShell (Register-AzSGuestDirectoryTenant).

8What is the function of the deployment worksheet generated by the Azure Stack Hub Deployment Worksheet tool?

A.It records tenant subscription quotas after deployment

B.It produces the JSON configuration consumed by the OEM deployment engine

C.It exports usage and billing data

D.It generates the BGP configuration for the border switches

Explanation: The Azure Stack Hub Deployment Worksheet (an Excel-based tool from Microsoft) collects all deployment inputs (network ranges, time server, DNS, identity provider, certificates, naming) and produces a JSON configuration file that is consumed by the OEM deployment engine to bootstrap the stamp. It is used during initial deployment, not for runtime configuration.

9You are planning the network for an Azure Stack Hub stamp. Which two switches sit at the boundary between the stamp and your data center network?

A.Top-of-rack (ToR) switches

B.Border switches

C.Hardware lifecycle host (HLH) switches

D.Out-of-band management (BMC) switches

Explanation: Border switches are the customer-facing routers/switches that connect the Azure Stack Hub stamp to the data center network. They peer via BGP with the stamp's switches and advertise the public VIP pool. ToR switches connect the rack internally; the HLH is a separate physical host for deployment and monitoring; BMC handles out-of-band hardware management.

10Which routing protocol does Azure Stack Hub use between its internal switches and the customer's border switches to advertise the public VIP pool?

A.OSPF

B.EIGRP

C.BGP

D.RIPv2

Explanation: Azure Stack Hub requires BGP peering between the stamp switches and the customer border switches. BGP is used to advertise the public VIP pool (which is routable from the data center) and to learn routes back into the data center. OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP are not used.

About the Azure AZ-600 Exam

Exam AZ-600 (Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub) validated the operator-level skills needed to plan, deploy, and operate Azure Stack Hub integrated systems. Candidates were tested on infrastructure deployment, identity (Microsoft Entra ID and AD FS), networking (BGP border switches, public/private VIPs, hybrid connectivity to Azure), tenant offering design (offers, plans, quotas, add-on plans, delegated providers), Marketplace management, updates, infrastructure backup, Cloud Recovery Service, monitoring/syslog/SIEM integration, and add-on resource providers (App Service, SQL, MySQL, Event Hubs).

Assessment

Multiple-choice, multiple-select, scenario, drag-and-drop, and case-study items, typically 40-60 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes (typical Microsoft seat time ~150 minutes including instructions and review)

Passing Score

700/1000 (Microsoft scaled scoring)

Exam Fee

$165 USD (when active) (Microsoft / Pearson VUE (retired))

Azure AZ-600 Exam Content Outline

30-35%

Plan and Deploy Azure Stack Hub

Choose between integrated systems and ASDK; size scale units (4-16 nodes), capacity, and Storage Spaces Direct resiliency; plan PKI certificates and the Readiness Checker; choose AAD vs AD FS identity; design BGP border-switch peering, public/private VIP pools, time, and DNS; complete deployment worksheets and registration.

20-25%

Provide Services

Design offers, base plans, add-on plans, quotas, and delegated provider subscriptions; onboard tenants; add resource providers such as App Service, SQL, MySQL, and Event Hubs; manage Marketplace syndication, custom .azpkg gallery items, platform images (Add-AzsPlatformImage), and VM extensions for tenants.

40-45%

Manage Infrastructure

Operate updates (Microsoft full builds and hotfixes plus OEM firmware/driver packages); apply infrastructure backup, Cloud Recovery Service, and a tenant-managed BCDR plan; use the Privileged Endpoint for Stop-AzureStack, Get-AzureStackLog, Test-AzureStack, and secret rotation; integrate syslog into the SIEM; monitor capacity and registration health.

How to Pass the Azure AZ-600 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 700/1000 (Microsoft scaled scoring)
Assessment: Multiple-choice, multiple-select, scenario, drag-and-drop, and case-study items, typically 40-60 scored questions
Time limit: 120 minutes (typical Microsoft seat time ~150 minutes including instructions and review)
Exam fee: $165 USD (when active)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
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Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Azure AZ-600 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the deployment-time decisions that are permanent: identity provider (Entra ID vs AD FS), region name, external domain, and PKI certificates - mistakes here mean redeployment.

2Know the difference between Cloud Recovery Service (infrastructure / control plane) and tenant data backup (Azure Backup MARS or third-party in tenant VMs); your BCDR plan needs both.

3Practice the Privileged Endpoint workflow: Test-AzureStack for diagnostics, Get-AzureStackLog for support, Stop-AzureStack for orchestrated shutdown, secret rotation cmdlets for security.

4Drill the offers / plans / add-on plans / quotas / delegated provider hierarchy until you can describe tenant onboarding from Plan -> Offer -> Subscription cleanly.

5Understand the update model: Microsoft full builds plus hotfixes plus OEM firmware/driver packages, all imported via the Updates blade, with one-node-at-a-time orchestration and live migration.

6Know the network model end-to-end: BGP between stamp switches and customer border switches, public VIP pool advertised back to the data center, separate BMC and storage networks, hybrid connectivity to Azure preferring ExpressRoute.

7Be able to list which add-on resource providers exist (App Service, SQL, MySQL, Event Hubs, Key Vault) and how each is sized and registered with backing infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AZ-600 exam still available?

No. Microsoft retired Exam AZ-600 (Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub) on July 31, 2023. The Microsoft Certified: Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate certification and its renewal assessment are also retired, so the certification cannot be earned or renewed at this time.

Why study AZ-600 material if the exam retired?

Azure Stack Hub itself remains a supported product for many enterprise and service-provider deployments. AZ-600 covered the day-to-day operator skill set (deployment planning, identity, networking, offers and plans, Marketplace, updates, backup, Cloud Recovery Service, syslog/SIEM) that current operators still use. The exam blueprint is a useful structured study path.

What were the AZ-600 domain weights?

Microsoft's exam page listed three domains: Plan and Deploy Azure Stack Hub (30-35%), Provide Services (20-25%), and Manage Infrastructure (40-45%). Manage Infrastructure was the heaviest section because daily operations dominate the role.

What was the AZ-600 passing score and fee?

AZ-600 used Microsoft's standard scaled scoring with a passing score of 700 out of 1000. The exam fee was $165 USD in the United States (varies by country) and was scheduled through Pearson VUE while the exam was active.

Was Azure Stack Hub the same as Azure Stack HCI?

No. Azure Stack Hub provides Azure Resource Manager, admin/tenant portals, Marketplace, multi-tenant subscriptions, and add-on PaaS resource providers (App Service, SQL/MySQL, Event Hubs) on integrated systems. Azure Stack HCI is a hyperconverged Hyper-V cluster managed via Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc and does not include the Azure Stack Hub control plane.

Could you change the identity provider after deployment?

No. The identity provider choice (Microsoft Entra ID for connected stamps or AD FS for disconnected stamps) is permanent and baked into deployment. The region name and external domain name are also permanent. Changing them requires fully redeploying the stamp.