SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A company is planning to migrate a Microsoft SQL Server database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server. They want to automate the migration process and minimize manual effort. Which AWS service should they use?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
AWS DMS can migrate SQL Server to RDS with minimal downtime. Option A is wrong because CloudEndure Migration is for server migration. Option B is wrong because DataSync is for file data. Option D is wrong because Schema Conversion Tool is for schema conversion.
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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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AWS CloudEndure Migration
Why it's wrong here
CloudEndure Migration replicates block-level volumes for lift-and-shift server migration, not database schema and data conversion into RDS. It is tempting because it automates migration of whole machines, and would be correct for moving source servers to EC2 without re-architecting.
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AWS DataSync
Why it's wrong here
DataSync transfers files over NFS, SMB, or object storage; it cannot read SQL Server tables or load them into RDS. It is tempting because it automates and accelerates data movement, and would be correct for migrating file shares or on-premises object data into Amazon S3, EFS, or FSx.
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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why this is correct
DMS performs continuous, automated data replication between heterogeneous or homogeneous engines, including SQL Server to RDS for SQL Server, using change data capture to keep source and target synchronised. This directly satisfies the requirement to automate the migration and minimise manual effort, rather than scripting backups or native restore.
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AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Why it's wrong here
SCT converts database schemas and code between engines; it does not move the data itself into RDS for SQL Server. It is tempting because it is a genuine database migration tool, and would be correct for heterogeneous migrations, such as Oracle or SQL Server to Aurora MySQL or PostgreSQL.
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Variation 1. A company is migrating an on-premises Microsoft SQL Server database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server. They need to minimize downtime and ensure data consistency. Which AWS service should they use for the migration?
medium- A.AWS DataSync
- B.AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
- ✓ C.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
- D.AWS Glue
Why C: (AWS DMS) is correct because it supports homogeneous migrations with minimal downtime using continuous replication. Option A (DataSync) is for file-based data. Option B (SCT) only provides schema conversion. Option D (Glue) is for ETL jobs.
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