SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating a legacy Citrix XenApp environment to AWS. The application requires Windows-based virtual desktops for 200 users. Users need to access the desktops from various devices, including thin clients and mobile devices. Which solution is most cost-effective and scalable?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Deploy Amazon WorkSpaces with Windows-based bundles.
Amazon WorkSpaces provides fully managed Windows desktops that can be accessed from various devices, making it cost-effective and scalable for 200 users. Option A (Amazon AppStream 2.0) is incorrect because AppStream 2.0 streams individual applications, not full desktops, and is not the best fit for replacing a Citrix XenApp environment that requires full desktops. Option B (EC2 with RDS) is incorrect because while it can provide desktops, it requires manual management of the Remote Desktop Services and is not as scalable or managed as WorkSpaces. Option D (Amazon WorkDocs) is incorrect as it is a document management and collaboration service, not a desktop virtualization solution.
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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Use Amazon AppStream 2.0 to stream the application to users.
Why it's wrong here
AppStream 2.0 streams applications, not full desktops.
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Launch Amazon EC2 Windows instances and enable Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
Why it's wrong here
This requires manual management and licensing; not cost-effective.
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Deploy Amazon WorkSpaces with Windows-based bundles.
Why this is correct
WorkSpaces provides managed virtual desktops accessible from any device.
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Use Amazon WorkDocs for document access and collaboration.
Why it's wrong here
WorkDocs is for document storage, not virtual desktops.
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