Isabella configures three virtual machines, VM1, VM2, and VM3, on a Windows Server 2019 host. The host and VM1 are connected to a physical switch (external virtual switch). VM1 and VM2 are connected to a private virtual switch. VM2 and the host are connected to an internal virtual switch. VM3 is not connected to any switch. Isabella is building an application that provides clients access to confidential financial information in a secure database. Isabella chooses to run the application on the host server and decides to implement an N-tier security design to protect the database. Where should Isabella place the database?
A) On the host server
B) On VM1
C) On VM2
D) On VM3

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VM2 is the most secure location for the database because it is isolated from the external network by not being connected to the external virtual switch but can still communicate with the host and VM1 through the internal and private virtual switches, providing a controlled environment for sensitive data.

Isabella Configures Three Virtual Machines, VM1, VM2, and VM3, on a Windows