Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Practice Exam

True or False: When naming a VM, the computer name and the virtual machine name can be different.

1. True

2. False

3. Only in certain configurations

4. Depends on the VM type

The correct answer is: True

The statement is true because, when creating a virtual machine (VM) in Azure, you have the flexibility to specify a virtual machine name that is independent of the operating system's computer name. The virtual machine name is what is displayed in the Azure portal and used for management purposes, while the computer name is set within the operating system and can be configured to whatever you choose. This allows users to organize and manage their resources effectively without requiring the virtual machine name to always match the computer name. Regarding the other options, the nature of Azure's design enables this flexibility consistently across all VMs, and therefore, the computer name and virtual machine name being different is a standard process, not limited to specific configurations or VM types.