RedHat EX200 Exam - Topic 7 Question 91 Discussion

Actual exam question for RedHat's EX200 exam

Question #: 91
Topic #: 7

Create a backup

Create a backup file named /root/backup.tar.bz2, contains the content of /usr/local, tar must use bzip2 to compress.

AExplanation:
cd /usr/local
tar --jcvf /root/backup.tar.bz2
mkdir /test
tar --jxvf /root/backup.tar.bz2 --C /test// Decompression to check the content is the same as the /usr/loca after
If the questions require to use gzip to compress. change --j to --z.

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Glen

6 months ago

I thought gzip was the standard for backups, not bzip2?

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Kimberely

6 months ago

You can also check with `tar --jxvf` to verify.

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Francis

6 months ago

Wait, does it really need to be in /root? Seems risky.

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Kenneth

7 months ago

That’s right, bzip2 is way better for compression.

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Mariann

7 months ago

Just use `tar --jcvf` for bzip2!

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Audra

7 months ago

I remember that after creating the backup, I should check the contents with `tar --jxvf`, but I’m not sure if I need to specify the path correctly for the extraction.

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Catherin

7 months ago

I feel a bit confused about the directory structure. Do I need to be in `/usr/local` to create the backup, or can I run the command from anywhere?

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Virgie

7 months ago

I practiced a similar question where I had to use gzip instead of bzip2. I think I just need to replace `--jcvf` with `--zcvf` if that comes up.

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Julio

8 months ago

I think I remember that the `-j` option is for bzip2, but I'm not entirely sure if I need to specify the `-c` option to create the archive.

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Victor

8 months ago

No problem, I've done this kind of thing before. I'll just follow the instructions carefully.

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Mary

8 months ago

Wait, do I need to create the /root directory first? I don't want to mess this up.

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Gerardo

8 months ago

Okay, let me break this down step-by-step. I want to make sure I get it right.

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Tayna

8 months ago

Hmm, this looks straightforward. I think I can handle this one.

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Ezekiel

8 months ago

Compressing to bzip2 format, got it. I'll need to double-check the syntax, but I think I can pull this off.

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Thurman

8 months ago

I'm a bit stumped on this one. The different policy options are throwing me off. I'll need to review my notes on network policies and latency management to try to figure out the right answer here.

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Ma

8 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I feel pretty confident I can tackle it. The key is to really understand the CFO's logic in his analysis and how it relates to the capital structure theories. If I can clearly explain why his statements were correct or incorrect, I should be able to select the right answer choice.

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Karina

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward true/false question. I'm going to go with my gut and select B. False.

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Aja

1 year ago

If I had a nickel for every time I've had to do a backup, I'd be a millionaire by now. Let's do this!

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Tequila

1 year ago

I'm going to remember this one. Compression with bzip2 is way better than gzip, but sometimes you've just got to go with what the question asks for.

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Zack

1 year ago

Wait, do we have to create the /test directory? I'm not sure if that's necessary for the backup.

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Audria

11 months ago

Creating the /test directory is part of the backup process to check the content.

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Alline

11 months ago

The /test directory is needed for decompressing and verifying the content of the backup.

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Daron

11 months ago

Creating the /test directory is necessary for the backup process.

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Shonda

11 months ago

Yes, you need to create the /test directory to decompress and check the content.

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Merrilee

1 year ago

Ah, the good old tar and bzip2 combo. I've used this a bunch of times, should be a piece of cake!

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Gennie

11 months ago

Donte: Just make sure to check the content after decompression to ensure everything is there.

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Donte

11 months ago

User 2: I agree, it's pretty straightforward to use.

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Raymon

11 months ago

User 1: Yeah, tar and bzip2 are a classic combo for creating backups.

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Franklyn

1 year ago

This question is straightforward, the answer looks good to me. I'll just double-check the command to make sure I have it right.

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Lindsey

11 months ago

Remember to decompress and check the content after creating the backup.

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Katlyn

11 months ago

I will create the backup file now.

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My

12 months ago

Don't forget to double-check the command before running it.

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Rosio

1 year ago

I think the answer is correct, let's try it out.

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Joana

1 year ago

I'm not sure how to create a backup file named /root/backup.tar.bz2, can someone explain the steps to me?

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Ronald

1 year ago

I agree, it's always good to have a backup in case something goes wrong.

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Misty

1 year ago

I think creating a backup is important for data safety.

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