- A
AWS Managed Microsoft AD, Amazon EFS, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for .NET on Windows
Why wrong: Amazon EFS does not support Windows file sharing; FSx for Windows File Server is needed.
- B
Amazon Cognito, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, and AWS Lambda
Why wrong: Cognito is not for Windows AD integration; RDS is for database, not file system.
- C
AWS Directory Service for Microsoft AD, Amazon S3, and AWS App Runner
Why wrong: App Runner does not support .NET Framework; S3 is not a Windows shared file system.
- D
AWS Managed Microsoft AD, Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for .NET on Windows
Managed AD provides authentication, FSx provides shared file system, and Elastic Beanstalk reduces operational overhead.
Question 1,096 of 1,746
Modernizing .NET Application with AWS Managed Microsoft AD, FSx, and Elastic Beanstalk
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 legacy .NET Framework 4.8 application to AWS. The application uses Windows authentication integrated with Active Directory and relies on a shared file system for configuration files. The company wants to minimize operational overhead and use managed services. Which combination of AWS services should the company use to modernize the application?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"minimum / minimize"Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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 Managed Microsoft AD, Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for .NET on Windows
Option D is correct: AWS Managed Microsoft AD provides Windows authentication integrated with Active Directory, FSx for Windows File Server provides a managed shared file system that supports Windows-native SMB protocol and NTFS permissions, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for .NET on Windows minimizes operational overhead for hosting a .NET Framework 4.8 application. Option A (EFS) does not natively support Windows authentication or SMB protocol, making it unsuitable. Option B (RDS for SQL Server) is unnecessary as the application does not require a database. Option C (App Runner) does not support .NET Framework applications, and S3 cannot function as a Windows shared file system.
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 Managed Microsoft AD, Amazon EFS, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for .NET on Windows
Why it's wrong here
Amazon EFS does not support Windows file sharing; FSx for Windows File Server is needed.
- ✗
Amazon Cognito, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, and AWS Lambda
Why it's wrong here
Cognito is not for Windows AD integration; RDS is for database, not file system.
- ✗
AWS Directory Service for Microsoft AD, Amazon S3, and AWS App Runner
Why it's wrong here
App Runner does not support .NET Framework; S3 is not a Windows shared file system.
- ✓
AWS Managed Microsoft AD, Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for .NET on Windows
Why this is correct
Managed AD provides authentication, FSx provides shared file system, and Elastic Beanstalk reduces operational overhead.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
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
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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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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 Managed Microsoft AD, Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for .NET on Windows — Option D is correct: AWS Managed Microsoft AD provides Windows authentication integrated with Active Directory, FSx for Windows File Server provides a managed shared file system that supports Windows-native SMB protocol and NTFS permissions, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for .NET on Windows minimizes operational overhead for hosting a .NET Framework 4.8 application. Option A (EFS) does not natively support Windows authentication or SMB protocol, making it unsuitable. Option B (RDS for SQL Server) is unnecessary as the application does not require a database. Option C (App Runner) does not support .NET Framework applications, and S3 cannot function as a Windows shared file system.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Identify which SAP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. A company is migrating a legacy .NET Framework 4.7 application to AWS. The application uses Windows Server 2012 R2, IIS, and SQL Server 2014. The company wants to modernize the application to reduce licensing costs and operational overhead. Which THREE actions should the company take? (Choose THREE.)
hard- A.Upgrade SQL Server to the Standard Edition on the current on-premises server before migrating
- ✓ B.Rehost the application on Amazon EC2 Windows instances with SQL Server Web Edition
- ✓ C.Rebuild the application on .NET Core and deploy on Amazon EC2 Linux instances
- D.Containerize the application using Docker and deploy on Amazon ECS with AWS Fargate
- ✓ E.Migrate the database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server
Why B: Option B is correct because rehosting the application on Amazon EC2 Windows instances with SQL Server Web Edition reduces licensing costs compared to the current Enterprise or Standard edition. Option C is correct because rebuilding the application on .NET Core allows deployment on Linux, reducing Windows licensing costs and enabling modernization. Option E is correct because migrating the database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server reduces operational overhead by automating backups, patching, and management. Option A is incorrect because upgrading to Standard Edition on-premises does not reduce licensing costs or operational overhead. Option D is incorrect because containerizing a legacy .NET Framework 4.7 application with Docker on ECS Fargate is not straightforward due to Windows container limitations and does not address the database licensing costs.
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