Quick Answer
The answer is New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary. This cmdlet is the correct choice because it creates a secondary database within an elastic pool for geo-replication, which is the foundational step when you need to create a secondary elastic pool for a failover group using PowerShell. While the failover group itself is created with New-AzSqlDatabaseFailoverGroup, the question specifically targets the creation of the secondary pool’s database—and since the secondary pool must already exist, New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary is the cmdlet that links the primary database to a secondary database in a different region’s elastic pool. On the DP-300 exam, this tests your understanding of the geo-replication pipeline versus the failover group lifecycle; a common trap is to confuse the cmdlet that creates the group with the one that seeds the secondary replica. Remember: the failover group is the container, but New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary is the seeder—think “Secondary seeds, FailoverGroup leads.”
This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery environment. 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 have Azure SQL Database elastic pools in the primary region. You need to configure disaster recovery using a failover group. The secondary pool must be in a different region. Which PowerShell cmdlet should you use to create the secondary pool?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "primary"
Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
Set-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary
Why wrong: Incorrect: This modifies an existing secondary.
Add-AzSqlDatabaseToFailoverGroup
Why wrong: Incorrect: This adds a database to an existing failover group.
New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary
Correct: It creates a secondary database in a specified elastic pool.
New-AzSqlDatabaseFailoverGroup
Why wrong: Incorrect: This creates the failover group itself.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary
Option A is correct because New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary creates a secondary database for geo-replication. However, for failover groups, you typically use New-AzSqlDatabaseFailoverGroup. But the question specifically asks for creating the secondary pool; the correct cmdlet is New-AzSqlElasticPool to create the elastic pool, then add databases to the failover group. Since none of the options mention New-AzSqlElasticPool, the closest is New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary which creates a secondary database within a pool. Option B is incorrect because New-AzSqlDatabaseFailoverGroup creates the failover group, not the secondary pool. Option C is incorrect because Set-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary modifies geo-replication. Option D is incorrect because Add-AzSqlDatabaseToFailoverGroup adds databases to a failover group.
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.
Set-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This modifies an existing secondary.
Add-AzSqlDatabaseToFailoverGroup
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This adds a database to an existing failover group.
New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary
Why this is correct
Correct: It creates a secondary database in a specified elastic pool.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
New-AzSqlDatabaseFailoverGroup
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This creates the failover group itself.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
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Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery environment — This question tests Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery environment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary — Option A is correct because New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary creates a secondary database for geo-replication. However, for failover groups, you typically use New-AzSqlDatabaseFailoverGroup. But the question specifically asks for creating the secondary pool; the correct cmdlet is New-AzSqlElasticPool to create the elastic pool, then add databases to the failover group. Since none of the options mention New-AzSqlElasticPool, the closest is New-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary which creates a secondary database within a pool. Option B is incorrect because New-AzSqlDatabaseFailoverGroup creates the failover group, not the secondary pool. Option C is incorrect because Set-AzSqlDatabaseSecondary modifies geo-replication. Option D is incorrect because Add-AzSqlDatabaseToFailoverGroup adds databases to a failover group.
Identify which DP-300 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Yes — watch for: "primary". Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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