What happens immediately after executing etcdctl snapshot restore backup.db --data-dir restored-etcd?

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What happens immediately after executing etcdctl snapshot restore backup.db --data-dir restored-etcd?

AThe current etcd server restarts automatically with restored data

BA new etcd data directory is created with restored data from the snapshot

CThe snapshot file is deleted after restoration

DThe etcd cluster configuration is updated automatically

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the restore command
The command etcdctl snapshot restore extracts snapshot data into a new data directory specified by --data-dir.
Step 2: Effect on running etcd server
This command does not restart or affect the running etcd server automatically; manual steps are needed to start etcd with restored data.
Final Answer:
A new etcd data directory is created with restored data from the snapshot -> Option B
Quick Check:
Restore creates data dir, does not auto-restart etcd [OK]

Quick Trick: Restore creates data dir; manual etcd restart needed [OK]

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