SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is migrating its on-premises VMware VMs to AWS using AWS MGN. They need to ensure that the migration minimizes downtime and automates cutover. Which TWO steps are required? (Select 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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Launch a test instance to validate the migration before cutover
AWS MGN requires installing the MGN agent on each source VM (option D) and then launching a test instance to verify the migration before cutover (option C). Option A (AWS SMS) is a different migration service. Option B (AWS CloudEndure Migration) is the former name of MGN, not a specific step. Option E (AWS DMS) is for database migrations.
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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Use AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) to replicate the VMs
Why it's wrong here
SMS is an older service; MGN is the recommended service.
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Use AWS CloudEndure Migration to configure the replication
Why it's wrong here
CloudEndure Migration is the former name of MGN, but the question is about MGN steps, not the service name.
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Launch a test instance to validate the migration before cutover
Why this is correct
Testing is a best practice to ensure the migrated instance works correctly.
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Install the AWS MGN agent on each source VM
Why this is correct
The agent is required for replication.
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Use AWS DMS to migrate the data from the VMs
Why it's wrong here
DMS is for database migrations, not VM migration.
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2 more ways this is tested on SAP-C02
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Variation 1. A company is migrating a large number of on-premises virtual machines (VMs) to AWS using AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN). During the initial replication, some VMs fail with the error 'Replication agent cannot communicate with the AWS MGN endpoint'. Which TWO actions should the company take to resolve this issue? (Choose TWO.)
medium- A.Reinstall the AWS Replication Agent on the source servers
- ✓ B.Configure AWS PrivateLink VPC endpoints for AWS MGN in the target VPC
- C.Ensure that the security group of the replication servers allows inbound traffic from the source servers
- ✓ D.Verify that the source servers have outbound internet access to the AWS MGN endpoint
- E.Increase the instance type of the source servers to provide more CPU and memory
Why B: The correct actions are B and D. AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) requires the replication agent to communicate with the AWS MGN endpoint. If the source servers do not have outbound internet access (option D), you can configure AWS PrivateLink VPC endpoints for AWS MGN (option B) to establish connectivity without internet access. Option A (reinstalling the agent) is not a first troubleshooting step for connectivity issues. Option C (security group inbound rules) is about inbound traffic, but the agent initiates outbound connections. Option E (increasing CPU/memory) does not resolve communication failures.
Variation 2. An organization is planning to migrate a large number of on-premises virtual machines to AWS. The migration must be automated and support replication of live workloads with minimal downtime. Which AWS service is best suited for this task?
easy- A.AWS DataSync
- ✓ B.AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)
- C.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)
- D.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why B: (AWS Application Migration Service) is correct as it automates lift-and-shift migration with continuous replication and cutover. Option A (AWS DataSync) is for data transfer, not live VM replication. Option C (AWS Server Migration Service) is legacy and less capable. Option D (AWS Database Migration Service) is for databases, not general VM migration.
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