Restoring Transaction Log Backups Quiz
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What type of restore is used to recover the system databases like master, model, and msdb?

  • Tail-log Backup
  • Differential Backup
  • Restore Damaged Files Only
  • System Database Restore (correct)
  • When only specific files within a database are damaged or lost, what type of restore operation can be performed?

  • Tail-log Backup
  • Restoring Damaged Files Only (correct)
  • Full Database Restore
  • Differential Backup
  • What is the purpose of performing a tail-log backup?

  • To capture any transactions not included in the last log backup (correct)
  • To perform log backups every hour
  • To restore the full database backup
  • To apply differential backups
  • In which phase of the restore process should you start with the last Full, File, or Filegroup backup as a base?

    <p>Preparations for Restoring Backups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a differential backup was taken after the last Full backup, what should be restored next in the restore process?

    <p>Differential Backup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after restoring any log backups when using the full or bulk-logged recovery model?

    <p>Apply the last differential backup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What SQL statement is used to restore transaction log backups?

    <p>RESTORE LOG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is used to provide read-only access to an unrecovered database?

    <p>WITH STANDBY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When restoring a database, what does the NORECOVERY option indicate?

    <p>Additional recovery steps are required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to restore transaction log backups in an unbroken sequence?

    <p>A complete and unbroken sequence of previous log backups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the WITH STANDBY option be useful during database restoration?

    <p>To provide read-only access to the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In SQL Server recovery phases, what does the term 'unbroken log chain sequence' refer to?

    <p>A sequence where log backups are complete and in order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'WITH RECOVERY' option during the database restore process?

    <p>Brings the database online after restoring it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the restore process is responsible for rolling back any uncommitted transactions that were in progress?

    <p>Undo Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'WITH NORECOVERY' option during the restore process?

    <p>Allows read-only access while restoring subsequent log backups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the restore process are changes from the redo log applied to ensure committed transactions are reflected properly?

    <p>Redo Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phase of 'Restoring a Transaction Log' involve in the database restore process?

    <p>Applying transaction log backups to reach a desired point in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'WITH STANDBY' option during the restore process allows:

    <p>Read-only access to the database during subsequent log restores</p> Signup and view all the answers

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