SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
A retail company is migrating its on-premises e-commerce application to AWS. The application currently runs on a single server with a MySQL database. The company wants to minimize operational overhead and improve scalability. Which migration strategy should be used?
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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Rehost the application on Amazon EC2 and use Amazon RDS for MySQL.
(Rehost) is the best migration strategy for this scenario because it involves lifting and shifting the application to Amazon EC2 with minimal changes, and using Amazon RDS for MySQL reduces operational overhead for database management. Rehosting is the fastest approach and aligns with the goal of minimizing operational overhead while improving scalability through managed services. Option A (Re-platform) would require modifications to use Elastic Beanstalk, increasing effort. Option B (Repurchase) involves switching to a new SaaS solution, which is not a migration of the existing application. Option C (Refactor) requires significant development to convert to microservices, which is high effort and not necessary for the stated goals.
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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Re-platform the application to use AWS Elastic Beanstalk and Amazon RDS.
Why it's wrong here
Re-platforming still requires some application changes.
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Repurchase a new SaaS-based e-commerce solution.
Why it's wrong here
Repurchasing would require changing the application entirely.
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Refactor the application as microservices on Amazon ECS with Amazon Aurora Serverless.
Why it's wrong here
Refactoring takes significant time and effort.
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Rehost the application on Amazon EC2 and use Amazon RDS for MySQL.
Why this is correct
Rehosting is quick and reduces operational overhead via RDS.
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