What is the BEST option for an administrator to bring VMs online at a warm site after a natural disaster?

To bring virtual machines (VMs) online at a warm site after a natural disaster, confirming that the enterprise tape library is functional is crucial. A warm site typically includes hardware and network capabilities that can be activated quickly when needed, and part of this infrastructure may involve having access to backup data stored in an enterprise tape library. The ability to tap into this library means that data can be recovered and VMs can be restored more effectively.

When a disaster occurs, ensuring that the necessary resources for recovery are operational is essential. The tape library’s functionality impacts the speed and efficiency of the recovery process. If the tape library is not functioning, it may hinder the ability to restore backups and bring the VMs online as expected. Hence, confirming that the tape library is operational allows the administrator to proceed with recovery efforts more confidently.

In contrast, while options involving kicking off a full backup, requesting offsite backup tapes, and verifying replication are important parts of data management and recovery planning, they are less immediate in the context of recovering VMs at a warm site during a disaster situation. Specifically, these actions may not directly lead to getting VMs online as effectively as validating the operational status of existing backup resources.