You create an Azure VM named VM1 that runs Windows Server 2019. VM1 is configured as shown in the exhibit. (Click the Exhibit tab.) 

You need to enable Desired State Configuration for VM1. What should you do first? 

Answer options:

A. Connect to VM1.
B. Start VM1.
C. Capture a snapshot of VM1.
D. Configure a DNS name for VM1.

B

Status is Stopped (Deallocated). The DSC extension for Windows requires that the target virtual machine is able to communicate with Azure. The VM needs to be started. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/dsc-windows