Why does AWS RDS automated backup capture data changes made after the backup window until the next backup?

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AWS - RDS and Relational Databases

ABecause automated backups only capture full snapshots during the backup window

BBecause automated backups include transaction logs allowing point-in-time recovery

CBecause transaction logs are not saved outside the backup window

DBecause automated backups use continuous replication instead

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand automated backup components
Automated backups include full snapshots and transaction logs.
Step 2: Explain data capture after backup window
Transaction logs allow capturing changes after the snapshot, enabling point-in-time recovery.
Final Answer:
Because automated backups include transaction logs allowing point-in-time recovery -> Option B
Quick Check:
Transaction logs enable data capture after snapshot [OK]

Quick Trick: Transaction logs enable point-in-time recovery after snapshots [OK]

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