When integrating PowerProtect Data Manager with MS-SQL, what is a key consideration?

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Options

• ADatabase size
• BSQL version
• CNumber of users
• DServer location

• A
  92% (55)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  5% (3)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Database size is the primary consideration when integrating PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) with MS-SQL because it directly drives critical planning decisions: backup window duration, storage capacity on the protection target, deduplication efficiency expectations, and whether snapshot-based or streaming backup methods are appropriate. Large databases require careful sizing of both the PPDM appliance and the backup infrastructure to meet RPO/RTO objectives.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (SQL version): PPDM supports a broad range of SQL Server versions with a consistent integration approach - version alone isn't a gating consideration.
• C (Number of users): User count is relevant to SQL Server licensing and performance, not to the data protection integration itself.
• D (Server location): PPDM can protect SQL instances regardless of physical location; network connectivity matters, but location isn't the key consideration.

Memory tip: Think "protect what's precious, plan by pounds" - the weight (size) of your database is what dictates every other backup decision, from storage to scheduling.

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