SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating a legacy on-premises application to AWS. The application uses a proprietary database that runs on a single Windows server. The company wants to minimize downtime and avoid re-architecting the database. Which migration strategy should the solutions architect recommend?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Rehost using AWS Application Migration Service (CloudEndure)
Rehost (lift-and-shift) is the best option because it moves the application without changes, minimizing downtime and avoiding re-architecture. Replatforming would require some changes, and re-architecting would involve significant rework. Retire is not applicable.
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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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Retire the application and replace it with a SaaS solution
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This replaces the application, not migrates it.
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Rehost using AWS Application Migration Service (CloudEndure)
Why this is correct
Correct: Allows lift-and-shift with minimal downtime and no changes to the database.
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Re-architect the application to use Amazon DynamoDB
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Requires significant re-architecture and is not minimizing downtime.
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Replatform by migrating the database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Requires re-platforming the database, which may involve downtime and changes.
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