What is the correct sequence of steps to restore the most recent backup of the Microsoft Exchange Database using Exchange Management Shell?

Question

Options

• A
  1. Import the backup configuration information.
• B
  1. Import the backup configuration information.
• C
  1. Find the latest Microsoft Exchange mailbox database backup.
• D
  1. Run restore the Microsoft Exchange mailbox database command.

• A
  6% (2)
• B
  83% (30)
• C
  8% (3)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Option B represents the correct procedural sequence because, in Exchange Management Shell, you must first import the backup configuration information before the shell can identify or interact with available backups - this establishes the context needed for all subsequent restore operations.

Option A appears identical in its first step but likely diverges in subsequent steps (not shown), following an incorrect ordering of the remaining restore actions such as running the restore command before properly locating the target backup. Option C is incorrect because simply finding the latest backup first is not actionable without first importing configuration - the shell needs the configuration context to even interpret or act on backup metadata. Option D is wrong because attempting to run the restore command as the first step will fail; the shell has no configuration loaded yet and cannot know what or where to restore.

Memory tip: Think of it as "Configure, Locate, Execute" - you must always set up the environment (import config) before you can find the backup, and find the backup before you can restore it. Never skip to the end.

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