- A
Upgrade SQL Server to the Standard Edition on the current on-premises server before migrating
Why wrong: Standard Edition is more expensive than Web Edition and does not reduce costs.
- B
Rehost the application on Amazon EC2 Windows instances with SQL Server Web Edition
SQL Server Web Edition has lower licensing costs than Standard/Enterprise.
- C
Rebuild the application on .NET Core and deploy on Amazon EC2 Linux instances
.NET Core is cross-platform and can run on Linux, reducing Windows licensing costs.
- D
Containerize the application using Docker and deploy on Amazon ECS with AWS Fargate
Why wrong: .NET Framework containers require Windows, which is not supported by Fargate; Fargate only supports Linux containers.
- E
Migrate the database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server
RDS reduces operational overhead by managing backups, patching, etc.
Quick Answer
The correct answer involves three actions: migrating the database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server, rehosting on EC2 with SQL Server Web Edition, and rebuilding the application on .NET Core. These choices directly address the goal to modernize .NET Framework 4.7 and reduce licensing costs by shifting from expensive per-core SQL Server licenses to the low-cost Web Edition, offloading database administration to a managed service, and enabling cross-platform deployment on Linux to eliminate Windows Server licensing fees entirely. On the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02 exam, this scenario tests your ability to balance cost optimization with modernization constraints—specifically that .NET Framework cannot run on Fargate or Linux, making rehosting or re-architecting the only viable paths. A common trap is choosing SQL Server Standard Edition, which does not lower costs, or assuming containerization works without a .NET Core rebuild. Memory tip: think “Web, RDS, Core” to recall the three licensing cost reducers.
SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 .NET Framework 4.7 application to AWS. The application uses Windows Server 2012 R2, IIS, and SQL Server 2014. The company wants to modernize the application to reduce licensing costs and operational overhead. Which THREE actions should the company take? (Choose THREE.)
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
Rehost the application on Amazon EC2 Windows instances with SQL Server Web Edition
Options A, C, and D are correct. Rehosting on EC2 with SQL Server Web Edition reduces licensing costs (A). Rebuilding on .NET Core allows cross-platform deployment on Linux (C). Using RDS for SQL Server reduces operational overhead for database management (D). Option B (AWS Fargate) is not suitable for .NET Framework. Option E (SQL Server Standard) does not reduce licensing costs.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Upgrade SQL Server to the Standard Edition on the current on-premises server before migrating
Why it's wrong here
Standard Edition is more expensive than Web Edition and does not reduce costs.
- ✓
Rehost the application on Amazon EC2 Windows instances with SQL Server Web Edition
Why this is correct
SQL Server Web Edition has lower licensing costs than Standard/Enterprise.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Rebuild the application on .NET Core and deploy on Amazon EC2 Linux instances
Why this is correct
.NET Core is cross-platform and can run on Linux, reducing Windows licensing costs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Containerize the application using Docker and deploy on Amazon ECS with AWS Fargate
Why it's wrong here
.NET Framework containers require Windows, which is not supported by Fargate; Fargate only supports Linux containers.
- ✓
Migrate the database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server
Why this is correct
RDS reduces operational overhead by managing backups, patching, etc.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
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 — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Rehost the application on Amazon EC2 Windows instances with SQL Server Web Edition — Options A, C, and D are correct. Rehosting on EC2 with SQL Server Web Edition reduces licensing costs (A). Rebuilding on .NET Core allows cross-platform deployment on Linux (C). Using RDS for SQL Server reduces operational overhead for database management (D). Option B (AWS Fargate) is not suitable for .NET Framework. Option E (SQL Server Standard) does not reduce licensing costs.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Identify which SAP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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