- A
Use a custom AMI with encrypted EBS volumes, enforce TLS, and use AWS DMS with SSL.
Why wrong: Custom AMI with encrypted EBS is for EC2, not RDS; RDS encryption is managed by AWS.
- B
Enable RDS encryption at launch, use AWS DMS with SSL, and require SSL certificate verification on the RDS endpoint.
Why wrong: Missing the application side: application must be configured to use TLS.
- C
Enable RDS encryption at launch, enforce TLS for connections, and configure the application to use SSL/TLS.
RDS encryption encrypts data at rest; TLS encrypts data in transit; application configuration ensures end-to-end encryption.
- D
Enable RDS encryption after migration, use AWS DMS with SSL, and set up a VPN connection.
Why wrong: RDS encryption cannot be enabled after launch; must be at launch time.
Quick Answer
The answer is to enable RDS encryption at launch, enforce TLS for connections, and configure the application to use SSL/TLS. This combination ensures end-to-end encryption of PII data at rest and in transit during an AWS RDS migration because RDS encryption at launch uses AES-256 to protect data on the underlying storage and automated backups, while TLS encrypts the data flowing between the application and the database. On the SAP-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that RDS encryption cannot be enabled after launch—you must provision a new encrypted instance—and that AWS DMS can also use SSL endpoints to encrypt data during the actual migration. A common trap is assuming a VPN alone satisfies data-at-rest requirements, but it only secures the network path, not the stored data. Memory tip: “Launch with lock, transit with TLS” — encryption at rest is a launch-time decision, while in-transit protection requires application-side TLS configuration.
SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is migrating a legacy application to AWS and needs to ensure compliance with data residency requirements. The application stores personally identifiable information (PII) in an on-premises MySQL database. The company wants to encrypt the data at rest and in transit during the migration. The database will be migrated to Amazon RDS for MySQL. The solutions architect must ensure that all data is encrypted end-to-end. Which combination of steps will meet these requirements?
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
Enable RDS encryption at launch, enforce TLS for connections, and configure the application to use SSL/TLS.
To encrypt data at rest on RDS, enable encryption at launch (RDS encryption). To encrypt data in transit, enforce TLS connections from the application to RDS. The application must be configured to use TLS. SSL certificate verification ensures trust. AWS DMS can encrypt data in transit during migration by using SSL endpoints. Enabling encryption after launch is not possible; you must create a new encrypted instance. Using a VPN adds overhead but does not encrypt the database at rest.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use a custom AMI with encrypted EBS volumes, enforce TLS, and use AWS DMS with SSL.
Why it's wrong here
Custom AMI with encrypted EBS is for EC2, not RDS; RDS encryption is managed by AWS.
- ✗
Enable RDS encryption at launch, use AWS DMS with SSL, and require SSL certificate verification on the RDS endpoint.
Why it's wrong here
Missing the application side: application must be configured to use TLS.
- ✓
Enable RDS encryption at launch, enforce TLS for connections, and configure the application to use SSL/TLS.
- ✗
Enable RDS encryption after migration, use AWS DMS with SSL, and set up a VPN connection.
Why it's wrong here
RDS encryption cannot be enabled after launch; must be at launch time.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — This question tests Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable RDS encryption at launch, enforce TLS for connections, and configure the application to use SSL/TLS. — To encrypt data at rest on RDS, enable encryption at launch (RDS encryption). To encrypt data in transit, enforce TLS connections from the application to RDS. The application must be configured to use TLS. SSL certificate verification ensures trust. AWS DMS can encrypt data in transit during migration by using SSL endpoints. Enabling encryption after launch is not possible; you must create a new encrypted instance. Using a VPN adds overhead but does not encrypt the database at rest.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SAP-C02 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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