DEA-1TT5 Backup, Recovery, and Business Continuity 2

Question 1

What is 'continuous data protection' (CDP)?

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A real-time data protection technique that records every write to storage, enabling recovery to any point in time

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Backing up data every hour around the clock

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Continuously monitoring backup jobs for errors

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A method of protecting data using RAID without scheduled backups

Question 2

What is a 'recovery point' in backup terminology?

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A specific point in time to which data can be restored from a backup or snapshot

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The physical location where backup tapes are stored

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The network endpoint used to access backup storage

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The maximum capacity of a backup repository

Question 3

What does 'replication' mean in a storage context, and how does it support disaster recovery?

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Copying data continuously or periodically to a secondary system at the same or remote site for high availability and disaster recovery

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Creating RAID copies within a single array

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Duplicating backup tapes for offsite storage

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Mirroring management data between two storage controllers

Question 4

What is 'vaulting' in backup and archival strategies?

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Copying backup media to a secure offsite location for long-term retention and disaster recovery

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Physically securing a storage array in a locked room

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Encrypting backup data before it is stored

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Compressing backup data to reduce storage usage

Question 5

Which backup topology uses a dedicated storage network to connect backup servers and media, eliminating backup traffic from the LAN?

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LAN-free backup using a SAN

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LAN-based backup

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Server-based backup

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Agent-free backup

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'backup catalog' or 'backup index'?

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A database that tracks what data was backed up, when, and where it is stored, enabling fast search and restore operations

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A list of all servers approved for backup operations

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A catalog of backup software licenses

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An index of backup job schedules and policies