SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating a legacy application to AWS. The application currently runs on a single on-premises server with a local MySQL database. The company wants to minimize changes and reduce operational overhead. Which TWO strategies should the solutions architect recommend? (Select TWO.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Replatform the database to Amazon RDS for MySQL
Rehost (lift-and-shift) minimizes changes by moving the application as-is. Replatforming the database to RDS reduces operational overhead by offloading database management. Retire is not applicable. Refactor would require changes. Repurchase involves buying new software.
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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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Refactor the application to use microservices
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Requires significant changes.
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Retire the application
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Application is still needed.
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Replatform the database to Amazon RDS for MySQL
Why this is correct
Correct: Reduces operational overhead with managed database.
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Rehost the application on Amazon EC2
Why this is correct
Correct: Lift-and-shift minimizes changes.
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Repurchase a SaaS alternative
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Not minimizing changes.
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