Vault Enterprise Scaling Vault For Performance Practice Question
Which THREE actions are necessary when preparing to promote a Performance Secondary cluster?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Disable the existing replication link from the primary side.
Promotion requires stopping replication, updating configuration, and verifying the new cluster state.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Disable the existing replication link from the primary side.
Why this is correct
Removing the link is standard procedure.
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Ensure the secondary is fully synced with the primary.
Why this is correct
Synchronization prevents data loss.
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Execute the promotion command via the CLI.
Why this is correct
Promotion is a formal CLI operation.
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Restart the secondary cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Promotion does not require a restart.
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Upgrade the secondary's license to Enterprise.
Why it's wrong here
It is already enterprise if it was a secondary.
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