You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 server.
The MSSQLSERVER service uses a domain account namedCONTOSO\SQLService.
You plan to configure Instant File Initialization.
You need to ensure that Data File Autogrow operations use Instant File Initialization.
What should you do? Choose all that apply.
A.
Restart the SQL Server Agent Service.
B.
Disable snapshot isolation.
C.
Restart the SQL Server Service.
D.
Add the CONTOSO\SQLService account to the PerformVolume Maintenance Tasks local security policy.
E.
Add the CONTOSO\SQLService account to the Server Operators fixed server role.
F.
Enable snapshot isolation.
Explanation:
Reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms175935.aspx
Reference: http://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/2752/effect-of-instant-file-initialization-within-sql-server/
How To Enable Instant File Initialization
1. Open Local Security Policy and go to Local Policies –> User Rights Assignment.
2. Double click Perform Volume Maintenance Tasks and add your SQL Server database engine service
account.
3. Restart the SQL Server service using SQL Server Configuration Manager and this setting should now be
enabled.
