Your organization needs to import of on-premises data to an Azure Storage account. You have ordered an Azure Data Box device, and it has just been delivered to your datacenter. Which of the following shows the correct sequence of steps you must perform to configure the device, copy the data, and complete the import process?
- 1Cable the Data Box to your local network and configure its IP address settings.
- 2Log in to the local web UI and unlock the device using the credentials obtained from the Azure portal.
- 3Connect to the Data Box shares and copy the data using a protocol such as SMB or NFS.
- 4Run the prepare-to-ship verification process from the local web UI, then power off the device.
- 5Ship the device back to the Azure datacenter and monitor the upload progress in the Azure portal.
Answer
The correct sequence starts with cabling and configuring the IP address of the Data Box, followed by unlocking the device using credentials from the Azure portal. Next, the data is copied to the shares. Afterward, the prepare-to-ship verification is run, the device is shut down, and finally, it is shipped to the Azure datacenter where the upload progress is monitored.
The correct sequence follows the logical lifecycle of a physical Data Box deployment: first, network setup is required to reach the device management interface; second, security credentials from the Azure portal must be used to unlock the storage; third, the data is copied over the local network; fourth, a verification and locking process ('prepare to ship') must be executed before powering down; and finally, the device is shipped and the progress is tracked.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Azure Data Box deployment and import workflow steps.