Quick Answer
The answer is to configure geo-redundant backup storage. This is correct because Azure SQL Database automatically uses read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS) for its built-in backups, replicating them to a paired Azure region without any additional configuration or cost for the geo-redundancy feature. On the DP-300 exam, this concept tests your understanding of Azure’s default disaster recovery capabilities versus manual solutions—a common trap is confusing Azure Backup (which is for IaaS VMs) or assuming you need to manually copy backups with Elastic Jobs. Remember that for PaaS Azure SQL Database, geo-redundant backup storage is the automatic, built-in mechanism to automate Azure SQL Database backup to a different region for disaster recovery. Memory tip: think “RA-GRS = Ready for Geo-Recovery, Standard.”
This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of configure and manage automation of tasks. 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. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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.
You need to automate the backup of an Azure SQL Database to a storage account in a different region for disaster recovery. What should you configure?
Azure Backup for SQL Server in Azure VM
Why wrong: Azure Backup is not for Azure SQL Database.
Configure geo-redundant backup storage
Azure SQL Database offers geo-redundant storage by default.
Configure long-term retention (LTR) in the same region
Why wrong: LTR does not replicate to another region.
Elastic Database Job to export to BACPAC
Why wrong: Export is manual, not automated.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Configure geo-redundant backup storage
Option D is correct because Azure SQL Database automatically provides geo-redundant backup storage (RA-GRS) which replicates to a paired region. Option A is wrong because Azure Backup is for VMs, not Azure SQL Database. Option B is wrong because it only copies to a single region. Option C is wrong because Elastic Jobs can copy but not automatically.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Azure Backup for SQL Server in Azure VM
Why it's wrong here
Azure Backup is not for Azure SQL Database.
Configure geo-redundant backup storage
Why this is correct
Azure SQL Database offers geo-redundant storage by default.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Configure long-term retention (LTR) in the same region
Why it's wrong here
LTR does not replicate to another region.
Elastic Database Job to export to BACPAC
Why it's wrong here
Export is manual, not automated.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Configure and manage automation of tasks — This question tests Configure and manage automation of tasks — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Configure geo-redundant backup storage — Option D is correct because Azure SQL Database automatically provides geo-redundant backup storage (RA-GRS) which replicates to a paired region. Option A is wrong because Azure Backup is for VMs, not Azure SQL Database. Option B is wrong because it only copies to a single region. Option C is wrong because Elastic Jobs can copy but not automatically.
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Variation 1. You need to automate the backup of an Azure SQL Database to a storage account. Which built-in feature should you configure?
easyWhy D: Azure SQL Database has automated backups enabled by default. Long-term retention (LTR) policies can be configured to keep backups for up to 10 years. Option A is wrong because SQL Server Agent is not available in Azure SQL Database. Option C is wrong because Azure Backup is for IaaS VMs, not PaaS databases. Option D is wrong because elastic jobs are for scheduling tasks across multiple databases, not for backup automation.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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