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SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating a large-scale batch processing system from on-premises to AWS. The system runs millions of short-lived jobs each day. The company wants to minimize operational overhead and cost. Which AWS compute service should the company use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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AWS Batch
AWS Batch is specifically designed for batch computing workloads, handling millions of short-lived jobs efficiently by automatically provisioning compute resources and scaling based on job demand. It integrates with Spot Instances to reduce costs. Option A is wrong because EC2 with Spot Fleet requires manual management of instances and scaling, increasing operational overhead. Option B is wrong because ECS with Fargate is optimized for containerized applications, but AWS Batch provides more specialized features for batch job scheduling and cost optimization. Option C is wrong because Lambda has a maximum execution timeout of 15 minutes and is intended for short, event-driven functions, not suitable for batch processing.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Amazon EC2 with Spot Fleet
Why it's wrong here
Spot Fleet requires manual scaling and job scheduling, increasing operational overhead.
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Amazon ECS with AWS Fargate
Why it's wrong here
ECS with Fargate is for containerized applications, but AWS Batch is purpose-built for batch jobs.
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AWS Lambda
Why it's wrong here
Lambda has execution time limits and is designed for event-driven, short functions.
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AWS Batch
Why this is correct
AWS Batch manages job scheduling, compute provisioning, and can leverage Spot Instances.
Quick reference
Cloud Service Model Comparison
| Model | You Manage | Provider Manages | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| IaaS | OS, runtime, apps, data | Hardware, hypervisor, networking | EC2, Azure VMs, GCP Compute Engine |
| PaaS | Apps and data | OS, runtime, middleware, hardware | Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service |
| SaaS | Data and settings only | Everything else | Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday |
| FaaS / Serverless | Function code only | Infra, scaling, runtime | Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run |
| CaaS | Containers and apps | Kubernetes, OS, hardware | EKS, AKS, GKE |
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Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
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