SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating an on-premises application to AWS. The application stores files on a Windows file server. The company wants to replace the file server with a managed AWS service that supports SMB protocol and integrates with Active Directory. Which TWO AWS services should the company consider? (Choose TWO.)
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
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Amazon FSx for Windows File Server.
The correct options are D and E. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server (D) is a fully managed Windows file server that supports the SMB protocol and integrates with Active Directory. AWS Storage Gateway File Gateway (E) provides on-premises access to cloud storage via SMB and can integrate with Active Directory. Option A (EBS) is block storage, not a file server. Option B (EFS) uses NFS, not SMB. Option C (S3 with S3 File Gateway) does not support SMB natively; S3 File Gateway only presents objects as files via NFS or SMB, but it is not a managed SMB file server like FSx.
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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Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS).
Why it's wrong here
Block storage, not a file system.
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Amazon Elastic File System (EFS).
Why it's wrong here
Uses NFS protocol, not SMB.
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Amazon S3 with S3 File Gateway.
Why it's wrong here
S3 is object storage; File Gateway is a separate service.
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Amazon FSx for Windows File Server.
Why this is correct
Fully managed Windows file server with SMB and AD support.
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AWS Storage Gateway File Gateway.
Why this is correct
Provides SMB file shares backed by S3.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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