Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800) Practice

What is the primary purpose of the Remove-SRPartnership cmdlet?

1. To start a new replication

2. To remove a storage replication partnership

3. To view existing partnerships

4. To verify storage connectivity

The correct answer is: To remove a storage replication partnership

The Remove-SRPartnership cmdlet is specifically designed to remove an existing storage replication partnership. In scenarios involving storage replication, partnerships are established between two storage systems to enable synchronization and replication of data. The Remove-SRPartnership cmdlet serves the critical function of dissolving these partnerships when they are no longer needed or if the configuration needs to be changed. Understanding the context of data replication is important; partnerships can be established for disaster recovery or load balancing. When you no longer require this shared replication setup—for instance, in cases of decommissioning a storage system or changing replication strategies—using the Remove-SRPartnership cmdlet effectively terminates the relationship while ensuring that the response to any pending replication actions is managed appropriately. The other options highlight different functionalities that are not related to the purpose of the cmdlet. Initiating replication or starting a new partnership does not apply here, nor does viewing or verifying existing partnerships, as those tasks are handled by separate cmdlets in PowerShell. The focus of the Remove-SRPartnership cmdlet is solely on removing these existing connections.