DS0-001 Data Systems Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are necessary prerequisites for implementing database mirroring in a SQL Server environment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Database must be in Full recovery model
Mirroring requires the database to be in Full recovery mode, a full backup/restore for seeding, and the correct account permissions for network communication.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Database must be in Full recovery model
Why this is correct
Mirroring requires the log chain.
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Full backup and log backup restored on the mirror
Why this is correct
The mirror must be initialized with the database state.
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The server must be a domain controller
Why it's wrong here
Domain controller functionality is not required.
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Must be running in Read-only mode
Why it's wrong here
Mirroring is for HA/DR, not specifically for read-only.
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Correct service account permissions
Why this is correct
The servers need to be able to talk to each other.
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