SK0-003 · Question #761
Which of the following is the advantage of Server to Server replication in a cluster environment over Disk to Disk?
The correct answer is D. Provides greater overall fault tolerance. Server to Server replication in a cluster environment improves fault tolerance by continuously synchronizing data between multiple servers, ensuring data availability during a server failure.
Question
Which of the following is the advantage of Server to Server replication in a cluster environment over Disk to Disk?
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- AReduced network traffic
- BFrequent BIOS updates are not required
- CBackup agent does not need to be installed
- DProvides greater overall fault tolerance
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- D92% (22)
Why each option
Server to Server replication in a cluster environment improves fault tolerance by continuously synchronizing data between multiple servers, ensuring data availability during a server failure.
Server to Server replication typically increases network traffic because data changes must be transmitted across the network between the replicating servers.
BIOS updates are hardware-level maintenance tasks and are not directly influenced or reduced by the choice between Server to Server or Disk to Disk replication methods.
Server to Server replication is a high availability solution, not a backup solution, and therefore does not eliminate the need for backup agents or regular data backups.
Server to Server replication, often implemented through technologies like Microsoft Storage Replica, provides block-level replication of volumes between servers. This means that if one server in the cluster fails, the data is already consistent and available on another server, allowing for immediate failover and significantly increasing overall fault tolerance and business continuity.
Concept tested: Server to Server replication fault tolerance
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-replica/storage-replica-overview
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