You tried to restore RabbitMQ definitions using rabbitmqctl import_definitions backup.json but got an error. What is the likely cause?

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You tried to restore RabbitMQ definitions using rabbitmqctl import_definitions backup.json but got an error. What is the likely cause?

AThe command requires input redirection: <code>rabbitmqctl import_definitions < backup.json</code>

BThe file backup.json is empty and cannot be imported

CThe RabbitMQ server must be stopped before importing

DThe import_definitions command does not exist in rabbitmqctl

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check correct import syntax
rabbitmqctl import_definitions reads JSON from standard input, so the file must be redirected using <.
Step 2: Identify the error cause
Running without input redirection treats the filename as an argument, causing an error.
Final Answer:
The command requires input redirection: rabbitmqctl import_definitions < backup.json -> Option A
Quick Check:
Import needs < for file input [OK]

Quick Trick: Use < for import, not filename argument [OK]

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