DS0-001 · Question #11
A database administrator manages a database server that is running low on disk space. A lot of backup files are stored on the server's disks. Which of the following is the best action for the…
The correct answer is C. Delete all the backup files that are not required by the backup retention policy. The best and safest action is to delete only the backup files that fall outside the organization's backup retention policy. Retention policies define exactly how long backups must be kept for compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity purposes. Deleting files…
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A database administrator manages a database server that is running low on disk space. A lot of backup files are stored on the server's disks. Which of the following is the best action for the administrator to take?
Options
- AMove all the backup files to external disks.
- BDelete all the backup files containing data that is rated as classified.
- CDelete all the backup files that are not required by the backup retention policy.
- DDelete all the backup files except for the most recent one.
How the community answered
(58 responses)- A7% (4)
- B3% (2)
- C71% (41)
- D19% (11)
Explanation
The best and safest action is to delete only the backup files that fall outside the organization's backup retention policy. Retention policies define exactly how long backups must be kept for compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity purposes. Deleting files outside that policy reclaims disk space while preserving all backups that may still be needed. Choice A (moving all backups to external disks) is a valid long-term solution but does not address the policy framework. Choice B (deleting classified data backups) would be a security and compliance violation. Choice D (keeping only the most recent backup) eliminates point-in-time recovery capability and likely violates retention requirements.
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