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DBS-C01 · Question #320
A database administrator needs to save a particular automated database snapshot from an Amazon RDS for Microsoft SQL Server DB instance for longer than the maximum number of days. Which solution will
The correct answer is A. Create a manual copy of the snapshot.. https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_CopySnapshot.html
Submitted by neha2k· Mar 6, 2026Management and Operations
Question
A database administrator needs to save a particular automated database snapshot from an Amazon RDS for Microsoft SQL Server DB instance for longer than the maximum number of days. Which solution will meet these requirements in the MOST operationally efficient way?
Options
- ACreate a manual copy of the snapshot.
- BExport the contents of the snapshot to an Amazon S3 bucket.
- CChange the retention period of the snapshot to 45 days.
- DCreate a native SQL Server backup. Save the backup to an Amazon S3 bucket.
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A90% (19)
- B5% (1)
- C5% (1)
Explanation
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_CopySnapshot.html
Topics
#RDS SQL Server#database snapshots#backup retention#operational efficiency
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