Backup testing verifies that backups are valid and can be successfully restored, ensuring recovery is possible.
Full backup creates a complete copy of all data, providing a reliable baseline needed for successful restoration.

Removing the USB drive allows the system to boot from the newly installed Windows 11 operating system, rather than restarting the installation process.

Windows Home edition does not support joining an Active Directory domain. Only Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions include domain join capabilities, which is why the option is unavailable.

XFS is a high-performance filesystem commonly used in Linux operating systems.

netstat reveals active network connections and listening ports on the local machine. By using it, you can confirm that the application has successfully opened (or attempted) a connection to the database server's port, verify the remote server's address and port, and detect any failed or hanging TCP sessions that would prevent data retrieval.