Quick Answer
The answer is AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) because it is the only service that fully automates both the migration of database schema and the continuous replication of data to AWS. DMS works in conjunction with the Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) to handle heterogeneous migrations, such as converting a MySQL schema to another engine, but DMS itself manages the data transfer with minimal downtime. On the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between services that handle different phases of migration: SCT handles schema conversion only, while DMS automates the entire data movement. A common trap is choosing AWS Glue, which is designed for ETL and data cataloging, not for live database migrations. Remember the memory tip: DMS does the heavy lifting of data, SCT does the schema translation—together they automate the full migration.
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 an e-commerce website to AWS. The website has a MySQL database. The company wants to automate the migration of the database schema and data. Which AWS service should they use?
AWS Glue
Why wrong: Primarily for ETL and data cataloging.
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Migrates data and can use SCT for schema conversion.
AWS Data Pipeline
Why wrong: Orchestrates data processing, not a migration service.
AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Why wrong: Only converts schema, does not migrate data.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Option B (AWS Database Migration Service) is correct because it automates data migration and can convert schema using SCT. Option A (SCT) only schema. Option C (Data Pipeline) is for data processing. Option D (Glue) is for ETL.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
AWS Glue
Why it's wrong here
Primarily for ETL and data cataloging.
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why this is correct
Migrates data and can use SCT for schema conversion.
Related concept
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AWS Data Pipeline
Why it's wrong here
Orchestrates data processing, not a migration service.
AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Why it's wrong here
Only converts schema, does not migrate data.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
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Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — This question tests Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) — Option B (AWS Database Migration Service) is correct because it automates data migration and can convert schema using SCT. Option A (SCT) only schema. Option C (Data Pipeline) is for data processing. Option D (Glue) is for ETL.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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