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A customer portal must keep serving users if one application server fails and also remain available if the primary site becomes unreachable. Management prefers automatic recovery over manual intervention. Which two design choices best satisfy the goal? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Deploy multiple application servers behind a load balancer across separate availability zones.
Load balancing across multiple instances removes the single server failure point and supports automatic failover.
B
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Use a single high-end server with RAID 10 and a larger power supply.
A bigger single server still leaves the service dependent on one machine and one location.
C
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Keep only nightly backups and restore manually after an outage.
Backups help recovery, but manual restoration is too slow for the required automatic availability.
D
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Store the database on a local disk array attached to the primary server.
Local storage keeps the database tied to the same failure domain as the primary server.
E
Best answer
Replicate the database to a standby site with automatic failover.
A secondary site with automatic database failover supports continuity when the primary site is unavailable.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Deploy multiple application servers behind a load balancer across separate availability zones. — A and E are the strongest choices because they address both types of failure described in the scenario. Multiple application servers behind a load balancer protect against a single server outage, while database replication with automatic failover keeps the service running if the primary site goes offline. These options reduce single points of failure and provide the automatic recovery management asked for. Why others are wrong: B and D still concentrate risk in one machine or one site, so they do not meet the continuity goal. C is useful for disaster recovery, but restoring from backups manually is slower than the automatic failover the business wants. The correct answers provide active resilience, not just recovery after downtime.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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