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The correct setting is backupStorageRedundancy set to Geo, because this configuration enables geo-redundant backup storage, which replicates your Azure SQL Database backups to a paired region and allows geo-restore in the event of a regional disaster. Without Geo redundancy, even if a geo-backup policy is enabled, the backups remain within the primary region and cannot be restored cross-region. On the DP-300 exam, this question tests your understanding of the distinction between backup policy settings and storage redundancy—a common trap is assuming that enabling the geoBackupPolicy alone is sufficient, but the key requirement is that the underlying storage redundancy must be Geo to support cross-region restore. For a quick memory tip, remember that “Geo” in backupStorageRedundancy means “go elsewhere” for disaster recovery, while retention and location settings only control local backup behavior.

DP-300 Practice Question: Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery environment

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.

Exhibit

{
  "properties": {
    "backupStorageRedundancy": "Geo",
    "geoBackupPolicy": {
      "state": "Enabled",
      "location": "eastus2",
      "retentionDays": 7
    },
    "longTermRetentionPolicy": {
      "weeklyRetention": "P4W",
      "monthlyRetention": "P12M",
      "yearlyRetention": "P3Y"
    }
  },
  "type": "Microsoft.Sql/servers/databases/backupLongTermRetentionPolicies"
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are configuring a backup policy for an Azure SQL Database. The database is in the East US region. You need to ensure that the database can be restored to a different region in the event of a regional disaster. Which setting in the exhibit must be correctly configured?

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Exhibit

{
  "properties": {
    "backupStorageRedundancy": "Geo",
    "geoBackupPolicy": {
      "state": "Enabled",
      "location": "eastus2",
      "retentionDays": 7
    },
    "longTermRetentionPolicy": {
      "weeklyRetention": "P4W",
      "monthlyRetention": "P12M",
      "yearlyRetention": "P3Y"
    }
  },
  "type": "Microsoft.Sql/servers/databases/backupLongTermRetentionPolicies"
}

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

✓

The backupStorageRedundancy is set to Geo.

Option B is correct because backupStorageRedundancy must be set to 'Geo' to enable geo-redundant backups that can be restored to a paired region. Option A is wrong because retention settings do not affect cross-region restores. Option C is wrong because geoBackupPolicy state being Enabled does not guarantee geo-redundancy if storage redundancy is not geo. Option D is wrong because the location in geoBackupPolicy is where the backup is stored, but the key is storage redundancy.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    The geoBackupPolicy state is Enabled.

    Why it's wrong here

    This policy may be enabled but without geo-redundant storage, cross-region restore is not possible.

  • ✗

    The geoBackupPolicy location is set to eastus2.

    Why it's wrong here

    The location indicates where the backup is stored, but the storage redundancy is the critical factor.

  • ✓

    The backupStorageRedundancy is set to Geo.

    Why this is correct

    Geo-redundant backups are required for geo-restore.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    The weeklyRetention is set to P4W.

    Why it's wrong here

    Retention settings do not affect cross-region restore capability.

Common exam traps

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.

Detailed technical explanation

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.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

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.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

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What does this DP-300 question test?

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..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The backupStorageRedundancy is set to Geo. — Option B is correct because backupStorageRedundancy must be set to 'Geo' to enable geo-redundant backups that can be restored to a paired region. Option A is wrong because retention settings do not affect cross-region restores. Option C is wrong because geoBackupPolicy state being Enabled does not guarantee geo-redundancy if storage redundancy is not geo. Option D is wrong because the location in geoBackupPolicy is where the backup is stored, but the key is storage redundancy.

What should I do if I get this DP-300 question wrong?

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.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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