SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
An organization wants to migrate 50 TB of data from an on-premises NAS to Amazon S3 over a slow internet connection. The migration must be completed within two weeks. Which approach is most appropriate?
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 Snowball Edge
(AWS Snowball Edge) is correct because it can handle large data volumes over slow networks. Option A (AWS DataSync) may be too slow. Option C (Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration) still uses internet. Option D (AWS Direct Connect) may take time to set up.
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 DataSync over the internet
Why it's wrong here
DataSync is optimized for network transfer but a slow connection may not meet the two-week deadline.
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Use AWS Snowball Edge
Why this is correct
Snowball Edge is a physical device that can handle large data volumes offline, bypassing slow internet.
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Use Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration
Why it's wrong here
Transfer Acceleration uses internet and may not be fast enough with slow connection.
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Set up AWS Direct Connect
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect requires weeks to provision and may not meet the two-week deadline.
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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