Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800) Practice

What does declarative automation refer to in VM deployment contexts?

1. Defining resources and creation steps

2. Defining resources but not how to create them

3. Ensuring resources are always available

4. Documenting deployment procedures

The correct answer is: Defining resources but not how to create them

Declarative automation in the context of VM deployment focuses on defining the desired state of resources without specifying the exact steps required to achieve that state. When using this approach, you outline what the resources should look like and any configurations they should have, but you do not dictate how those resources should be created or managed in a step-by-step manner. This approach allows automation tools to interpret the desired state and determine the optimal way to reach that state, which can lead to more flexible and efficient deployment processes. It supports Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, enabling teams to manage infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable way, relying on the automation tools to figure out the specifics of setting everything up. In contrast, defining steps for resource creation would fall under imperative automation, which focuses on the 'how' rather than the 'what.' The other choices reflect concepts that either describe procedural methods or maintenance aspects, rather than the essence of declarative automation itself.