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In which of the following alternative processing sites is the backup facility maintained in a constant order, with a full complement of servers, workstations, and communication links ready to assume t
The correct answer is B. Hot Site. A hot site is a fully equipped, continuously updated backup facility prepared to take over primary operations immediately following a disaster.
Question
In which of the following alternative processing sites is the backup facility maintained in a constant order, with a full complement of servers, workstations, and communication links ready to assume the primary operations responsibility?
Options
- ACold Site
- BHot Site
- CWarm Site
- DMobile Site
How the community answered
(30 responses)- B93% (28)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
A hot site is a fully equipped, continuously updated backup facility prepared to take over primary operations immediately following a disaster.
A cold site is a basic space with infrastructure but lacks equipment and current data, requiring significant time and effort to become operational.
A hot site is a fully operational, continuously updated duplicate of the primary data center, including servers, workstations, and communication links, designed for immediate activation. This setup ensures minimal downtime and rapid recovery of critical business functions.
A warm site has some equipment and connectivity but not a full complement, requiring additional time and resources for full recovery.
A mobile site is a transportable facility, like a trailer, which might be equipped but isn't typically maintained in a constant, full operational state at a fixed location.
Concept tested: Disaster Recovery Site Types
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/plan/disaster-recovery/ad-forest-recovery-guide-what-is-a-cold-site-warm-site-or-hot-site
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