- A
AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)
Why wrong: SMS is deprecated; replaced by MGN.
- B
AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)
Automates lift-and-shift migration of VMs.
- C
AWS Migration Hub
Centralized tracking of migration progress.
- D
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why wrong: DMS is for database migration, not VMs.
- E
AWS Application Discovery Service
Discovers on-premises servers and dependencies.
Question 115 of 1,746
AWS Services for Discovery and Assessment in Migration
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is migrating a large number of on-premises VMs to AWS. They need to assess the current environment and track migration progress. Which THREE AWS services should be used together?
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
✓
AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)
To assess the current environment and track migration progress for a large number of on-premises VMs, the correct combination is AWS Application Discovery Service (to discover and map dependencies), AWS Migration Hub (to track progress across multiple tools), and AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) (to automate VM migration). Option A (SMS) is deprecated and replaced by MGN. Option D (DMS) is for databases, not VMs.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)
Why it's wrong here
SMS is deprecated; replaced by MGN.
- ✓
AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)
Why this is correct
Automates lift-and-shift migration of VMs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
AWS Migration Hub
Why this is correct
Centralized tracking of migration progress.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why it's wrong here
DMS is for database migration, not VMs.
- ✓
AWS Application Discovery Service
Why this is correct
Discovers on-premises servers and dependencies.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — This question tests Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) — To assess the current environment and track migration progress for a large number of on-premises VMs, the correct combination is AWS Application Discovery Service (to discover and map dependencies), AWS Migration Hub (to track progress across multiple tools), and AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) (to automate VM migration). Option A (SMS) is deprecated and replaced by MGN. Option D (DMS) is for databases, not VMs.
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Same concept, more angles
3 more ways this is tested on SAP-C02
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. A company is planning to migrate its on-premises infrastructure to AWS. The company wants to assess the current environment and create a migration plan. Which THREE AWS services should be used for discovery and assessment?
easy- A.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)
- ✓ B.AWS Migration Hub
- C.Amazon CloudWatch
- ✓ D.AWS Application Discovery Service
- E.AWS Trusted Advisor
Why B: For discovery and assessment of on-premises infrastructure, AWS Application Discovery Service (Option D) automatically discovers servers and application dependencies, while AWS Migration Hub (Option B) provides a centralized view to track migrations and integrates with discovery data. AWS Server Migration Service (Option A) is a replication tool for migrating servers, not a discovery service, and it has been deprecated. Amazon CloudWatch (Option C) is a monitoring service, and AWS Trusted Advisor (Option E) provides best practice recommendations; neither performs discovery.
Variation 2. Which TWO AWS services can be used together to automate the discovery and migration of on-premises servers to AWS? (Choose two.)
easy- A.AWS DataSync
- B.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
- C.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)
- ✓ D.AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)
- ✓ E.AWS Application Discovery Service
Why D: AWS MGN automates server migration. AWS Application Discovery Service helps discover on-premises server inventory. AWS DMS is for databases. AWS SMS is deprecated. AWS DataSync is for file/object storage.
Variation 3. A company wants to automate the migration of on-premises servers to AWS. The migration plan includes discovery, assessment, and automated replication. Which AWS service should the company use?
easy- A.AWS CloudEndure Migration
- ✓ B.AWS Migration Hub
- C.AWS Schema Conversion Tool
- D.AWS Database Migration Service
Why B: Option B (AWS Migration Hub) is correct because it provides a centralized location to track the progress of migrations across multiple AWS and partner tools, including discovery, assessment, and replication. It integrates with AWS Application Discovery Service for discovery and assessment, and with AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) or AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) for automated replication. Option A (AWS CloudEndure Migration) is now part of AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) and focuses on replication, not end-to-end tracking. Option C (AWS Schema Conversion Tool) is used for converting database schemas, not for server migration. Option D (AWS Database Migration Service) is specifically for database migrations, not for general server migration management.
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