Which three actions are performed by the primary BlackBerry Enterprise Server when it goes through the process of demoting itself to the standby BlackBerry Enterprise Server? (Choose three)

Question

Options

• AThe primary BlackBerry Enterprise Server closes the SRP connection
• BThe primary BlackBerry Enterprise Server stops the flow of messages
• CThe primary BlackBerry Enterprise Server starts standby services
• DThe primary BlackBerry Enterprise Server informs the standby BlackBerry Enterprise Server of demotion
• EThe primary BlackBerry Enterprise Server stops all its services

• A
  79% (23)
• C
  14% (4)
• E
  7% (2)

Explanation

When a primary BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) demotes itself, it follows a controlled handoff sequence: it closes the SRP (Server Routing Protocol) connection to the BlackBerry Infrastructure (A), halts active message flow to prevent duplication or loss (B), and notifies the standby BES so it can begin its promotion process (D). These three actions collectively represent the "release and hand off" phase of demotion.

Why C is wrong: Starting standby services is what the standby BES does when it promotes itself - not what the demoting primary does. The primary transitions into a standby role, it doesn't launch standby services on behalf of the other server.

Why E is wrong: The primary doesn't stop all its services during demotion - it gracefully shifts into a standby state, maintaining a reduced service footprint. A full shutdown would be a different operation entirely.

Memory tip: Think of demotion as a graceful "step aside" - the primary Closes the door (SRP), Stops traffic (messages), and Tells the other server to take over (informs standby). The standby is the one that acts, not the primary - so anything involving starting new services belongs to the standby's promotion story, not the primary's demotion.

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