70-246 Question #143: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: A system state backup of MON-DC1. A system state backup of MON-DC1 is the correct backup solution because it captures the Active Directory database, SYSVOL, and other critical domain controller components needed to meet the technical requirements.

Question

You need to identify which backup solution meets the technical requirements. What should you identify?

Options

AA system state backup of LON-SQL1
BA backup of the Windows\DigitalLocker folder on LON-DC2
CA system state backup of MON-DC1
DA backup of the Windows\DigitalLocker folder on MON-DC2

Explanation

A system state backup of MON-DC1 is the correct backup solution because it captures the Active Directory database, SYSVOL, and other critical domain controller components needed to meet the technical requirements.

Common mistakes.

A. LON-SQL1 is a SQL Server, and a system state backup of a SQL instance does not protect Active Directory data; SQL databases require their own backup strategy separate from domain controller recovery.
B. The Windows\DigitalLocker folder on LON-DC2 is a file-level backup of a specific directory, which does not fulfill the domain controller system state backup requirement.
D. A backup of the Windows\DigitalLocker folder on MON-DC2 is a partial file backup and does not capture the full set of AD components that a system state backup provides.

Concept tested. Domain controller system state backup requirements

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/manage/ad-forest-recovery-backing-up-a-full-server

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