What can be defined as a batch process dumping backup data through communications lines to a server at an alternate location?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
In an electronic vaulting scenario, database backups are transferred to a remote site using bulk transfers.
The transfers occur in infrequent batches.
Incorrect Answers:
A: With remote journaling, data transfers are performed in a expeditious manner. Data transfers occur in a bulk transfer mode, but they occur on a frequent basis, usually once every hour if not more frequently.
C: Data clustering does not include batch processing dumping data at an alternate location.
D: Database shadowing is remote journaling to more than one destination duplicate server. Remote journaling is Batch processing dumping backup data to an alternate location.
References:
Stewart, James M., Ed Tittel, and Mike Chapple, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide, 5th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2011, p. 660
Recent Comments (The most recent comments are at the top.)
Remote journaling and electronic vaulting are exactly the same, the difference is that one is frequently made and the other is not. I think the work "frequent" or "infrequent" will define the best answer. Both are equally correct according to the question.