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  1. In CyberArk, which backup method creates a point-in-time copy of the Vault data that can be used to restore a completely failed primary Vault?

    Answer: Vault Backup Utility (PABackup)

    PABackup is CyberArk's official Vault Backup Utility that creates encrypted, consistent backups of all Vault data for disaster recovery restoration.

  2. Where should CyberArk Vault backup files be stored to ensure they are available even if the Vault server suffers a complete hardware failure?

    Answer: On a remote network share or off-site backup storage

    Vault backups must be stored remotely (network share, tape, cloud) so they survive a total Vault server hardware failure and can be used for bare-metal recovery.

  3. What CyberArk PADR.ini parameter controls how frequently the DR Vault polls the primary Vault to check replication health?

    Answer: HeartbeatInterval

    The HeartbeatInterval parameter in PADR.ini defines how often the DR Vault sends a heartbeat to the primary to verify connectivity and replication status.

  4. After promoting the DR Vault to primary following a failover, what must administrators do before reintroducing the original primary Vault to the environment?

    Answer: Re-configure the original primary as the new DR Vault and let it sync from the current active Vault

    Once DR is promoted, the former primary must be reconfigured as the new DR node and allowed to resync from the current active Vault to prevent data inconsistency.

  5. Which CyberArk tool is used to test DR failover readiness by performing a non-disruptive simulation of the failover process?

    Answer: PADR Test Mode

    PADR Test Mode allows administrators to validate DR readiness and replication integrity without actually promoting the DR Vault to active status.

  6. In a CyberArk deployment, which component must be updated with the DR Vault's address so that CPM can continue rotating passwords after a failover?

    Answer: CPM PVConfiguration.xml

    The CPM's PVConfiguration.xml file contains the Vault address used for password rotation; it must reference the new active (former DR) Vault address after failover.