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Microsoft DP-300 Exam - Topic 3 Question 99 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's DP-300 exam
Question #: 99
Topic #: 3
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You deploy an instance of SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines named SQL1 that hosts multiple databases.

You configure the full recovery model for all the databases.

You perform a full backup of the master database on SQL1.

You need to a perform an additional backup of the master database on SQL1. The solution must minimize how long it takes to perform the backup.

Which type of backup should you perform?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Rebbecca
3 months ago
Full backups take too long, so not a good choice!
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Rodolfo
3 months ago
I agree, log backups are the way to go here.
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Lizbeth
3 months ago
Wait, can you even do a tail-log backup on the master database?
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Colette
4 months ago
Definitely log backups for minimizing time!
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Major
4 months ago
A differential backup would be faster after a full backup.
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Daniel
4 months ago
I feel like I should go with the differential backup, but I also remember that log backups are meant for point-in-time recovery. I just can't recall which one is faster in this case.
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Afton
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to choose between full and log backups. I think a log backup would be the fastest option since it only captures the transaction log changes.
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Glendora
4 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about the tail-log backup. I think it's used for specific scenarios, but I'm not sure if it's the best choice here.
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Leota
5 months ago
I remember that the full backup captures everything, but it takes longer. I think a differential backup might be quicker since it only backs up changes since the last full backup.
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Eliz
5 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is that we need to minimize the time it takes to perform the backup, and since we've already done a full backup, the log backup is the most efficient choice.
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Carisa
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure about this one. The full recovery model is throwing me off a bit. I'll need to think through the backup types and their characteristics to determine the best option.
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Twana
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Since the question is asking for a backup that minimizes the time, and we've already done a full backup of the master database, the log backup is the way to go. That should be the quickest option.
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Amos
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. The question mentions the full recovery model, so I'm not sure if a differential backup is the best option here. I might need to double-check the details on the different backup types.
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Alyce
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward backup question. I think the key is to minimize the time it takes to perform the backup, so I'll probably go with the differential backup option.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
I'm going to go with 'C' for 'Completely confused'. Seriously, who comes up with these questions? I need a vacation.
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Ollie
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's 'B' for differential.
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Dean
1 year ago
No, I believe it's 'D' for log.
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Bettina
1 year ago
I think the answer is 'A' for tail-log.
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Frank
1 year ago
I agree with Henriette, a full backup would be the most efficient choice in this scenario.
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Henriette
1 year ago
I think a full backup would be the best option to minimize the time taken.
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Leonie
1 year ago
A tail-log backup? What is this, amateur hour? That's like using a spoon to dig a hole. Log backup all the way, my friends.
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Benedict
1 year ago
I'm just going to go with 'D' and call it a day. Log backups are the way to go, and I'm not overthinking this. Simple and effective, that's my motto.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
'D' it is. Log backups are the most efficient for minimizing backup time.
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Verdell
1 year ago
Definitely 'D'. Log backups are the fastest way to backup the master database.
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Nickie
1 year ago
I think 'D' is the best option too. It's the most straightforward choice.
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Mable
1 year ago
I agree, 'D' is the way to go. Log backups are quick and efficient.
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Casie
1 year ago
Log backup, duh! That's the obvious choice when you're working with the full recovery model. What are the other options even doing here?
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Diane
1 year ago
Hmm, I don't know. A full backup might be overkill, but it would give you the most comprehensive coverage. Decisions, decisions...
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Sylvie
1 year ago
C) full
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Norah
1 year ago
B) differential
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Janessa
1 year ago
A) tail-log
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Alex
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe a differential backup would be more efficient.
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Arthur
1 year ago
I think a differential backup would be the best option. It's faster than a full backup and still gives you the protection you need.
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Delisa
1 year ago
D) log
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Teddy
1 year ago
C) full
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Beth
1 year ago
B) differential
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Kathrine
1 year ago
A) tail-log
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Zana
1 year ago
I think we should perform a tail-log backup.
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Raina
1 year ago
A tail-log backup is definitely the way to go here. It's quick and easy, and will get the job done without any fuss.
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Elke
1 year ago
Actually, for minimizing the time it takes to perform the backup, a tail-log backup would be more efficient.
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Francesco
1 year ago
C) full
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Dorsey
1 year ago
Definitely! A tail-log backup is the best option for this scenario.
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Jeff
1 year ago
A) tail-log
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