In the context of Azure Site Recovery, what is the correct order of operations after initiating a failover?

In the context of Azure Site Recovery, the correct sequence of operations after initiating a failover begins with shutting down the source machines. This step is crucial as it ensures that no data is being written to the source environment while the failover process is being executed, thereby maintaining data consistency. Following this, the next operation is to initiate the failover itself, which involves the actual process of bringing the target environment online and directing traffic to it.

Finally, the failover must be committed. Committing the failover finalizes the process, ensuring that the recovery process is completed and the new environment can operate as the main environment. This sequence is designed to protect data integrity and ensure a smooth transition to the failover environment.

The other options contain steps that either misplace the order of operations or include unnecessary actions that do not align with the standard failover procedure. For instance, involving recovery points or deploying specific tiers without first committing the failover could lead to inconsistencies and other complications.