SK0-003 · Question #168
Which of the following allows an administrator to recover the MOST data?
The correct answer is A. System image. A system image provides the most comprehensive recovery option, capturing a complete snapshot of the entire server, including the operating system, applications, and all data.
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Which of the following allows an administrator to recover the MOST data?
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- ASystem image
- BIncremental backup
- CSystem state restore
- DDifferential backup
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(19 responses)- A89% (17)
- B5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
A system image provides the most comprehensive recovery option, capturing a complete snapshot of the entire server, including the operating system, applications, and all data.
A system image, which is a full backup of an entire disk or partition, includes the operating system, installed applications, system configurations, and all user data. This comprehensive snapshot allows for the most complete recovery possible, restoring the system to its exact state at the time the image was created, making it ideal for disaster recovery and bare metal restores.
An incremental backup only saves changes made since the last backup of any type, requiring the full backup and all subsequent incremental backups for a full restore, and does not capture all system data in a single file.
A system state restore typically recovers only critical operating system components like the registry, boot files, and system files, but it does not include user data or installed applications, offering less comprehensive recovery than a full image.
A differential backup saves all changes made since the last full backup; it requires the original full backup and only the latest differential backup for a full restore, but it does not capture the entirety of the system's current state as comprehensively as a dedicated system image.
Concept tested: Backup types and recovery scope
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-server-backup/backup-types
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