- A
Wait for the storage optimization to complete.
Storage optimization is automatic and takes time; no action is needed.
- B
Restore from the latest snapshot and reapply the modification.
Why wrong: This would cause unnecessary downtime and is not required.
- C
Cancel the modification by modifying the DB instance back to gp2.
Why wrong: Modification is in progress; canceling would revert changes.
- D
Reboot the DB instance.
Why wrong: Rebooting does not affect the storage optimization process.
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DBS-C01 Amazon RDS storage optimization Practice Question
This DBS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of monitoring and troubleshooting. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: amazon RDS storage optimization. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A database administrator notices that an Amazon RDS for SQL Server DB instance has been in the 'storage-optimization' state for several hours after modifying the storage type from gp2 to io1. What should the administrator do to resolve this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Wait for the storage optimization to complete.
The correct answer is A. The 'storage-optimization' state is a normal part of the modification process when converting between storage types on RDS. It can take hours as the database migrates to the new storage configuration. The administrator should simply wait for the process to complete. Options B, C, and D are incorrect: restoring from a snapshot would lose recent changes and requires reapplication of the modification, modifying back to gp2 would interrupt the process and still require time, and rebooting does not affect the storage optimization.
Key principle: Amazon RDS storage optimization
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Wait for the storage optimization to complete.
Why this is correct
Storage optimization is automatic and takes time; no action is needed.
Related concept
Amazon RDS storage optimization
- ✗
Restore from the latest snapshot and reapply the modification.
Why it's wrong here
This would cause unnecessary downtime and is not required.
- ✗
Cancel the modification by modifying the DB instance back to gp2.
Why it's wrong here
Modification is in progress; canceling would revert changes.
- ✗
Reboot the DB instance.
Why it's wrong here
Rebooting does not affect the storage optimization process.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates might think that rebooting or restoring from a snapshot could speed up the process, but these actions are either unnecessary or disruptive.
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How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Amazon RDS storage optimization
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Amazon RDS storage optimization
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Monitoring and Troubleshooting — This question tests Monitoring and Troubleshooting — Amazon RDS storage optimization.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Wait for the storage optimization to complete. — The correct answer is A. The 'storage-optimization' state is a normal part of the modification process when converting between storage types on RDS. It can take hours as the database migrates to the new storage configuration. The administrator should simply wait for the process to complete. Options B, C, and D are incorrect: restoring from a snapshot would lose recent changes and requires reapplication of the modification, modifying back to gp2 would interrupt the process and still require time, and rebooting does not affect the storage optimization.
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