SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating a legacy CRM application from a colocation facility to AWS. The application uses a client-server architecture with a thick client installed on employee desktops. The company wants to reduce desktop administration and provide remote access. Which migration approach should the architect recommend?
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Deploy the thick client on Amazon WorkSpaces and provide access to employees
Using Amazon WorkSpaces allows the thick client to run in a virtual desktop, providing remote access and reducing desktop management. Rehosting the application on EC2 and using a VPN does not address the thick client issue. Refactoring to a web application would require significant development. Retiring the application is not desired.
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Deploy the thick client on Amazon WorkSpaces and provide access to employees
Why this is correct
WorkSpaces provides a managed virtual desktop where the thick client can run, reducing desktop administration.
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Refactor the application into a web application using AWS App Runner
Why it's wrong here
Refactoring would require significant development effort.
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Rehost the application on Amazon EC2 and provide VPN access to employees
Why it's wrong here
This still requires managing thick client installations on employee devices.
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Retire the application and use a SaaS alternative
Why it's wrong here
The company wants to migrate, not replace the application.
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