SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating its on-premises file server to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server. The company has 2 TB of data and a 100 Mbps internet connection. The migration must be completed within 5 days. What should the company do?
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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Use AWS Snowcone to physically ship the data.
Snowcone is designed for small data volumes (up to 8 TB) and can be shipped to AWS within days, meeting the 5-day deadline. Option A is wrong because provisioning a new Direct Connect connection typically takes weeks, which exceeds the 5-day deadline. Option C is wrong because DataSync over the internet with a 100 Mbps connection would take approximately 48 hours or more, and the process may introduce delays or reliability issues; AWS recommends physical devices for smaller datasets under tight timelines. Option D is wrong because Snowball Edge is intended for larger data volumes (up to 80 TB) and is oversized for 2 TB; Snowcone is a more appropriate and cost-effective choice.
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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Order a new AWS Direct Connect connection.
Why it's wrong here
Provisioning takes weeks.
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Use AWS Snowcone to physically ship the data.
Why this is correct
Fast and cost-effective for 2 TB.
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Use AWS DataSync over the internet to transfer data.
Why it's wrong here
100 Mbps would take >2 days, not feasible.
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Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer data.
Why it's wrong here
Overkill for 2 TB.
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