Quick Answer
The answer is AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN). This service is correct because it supports agent-based migration for AIX operating systems via the AWS Replication Agent, enabling a true lift-and-shift rehost of SAP on AIX from IBM Power Systems to AWS without requiring OS conversion. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your knowledge of migration services that support non-x86 platforms like AIX, a common trap being that older services like AWS CloudEndure Migration (now rebranded as MGN) or AWS Server Migration Service do not support AIX, while AWS DMS is only for databases. A useful memory tip: think of MGN as the "Mover for Generic Non-x86" systems, or simply remember that AIX needs an agent, and only MGN provides it.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. 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 an SAP Business Suite system to AWS. The system runs on AIX on IBM Power Systems. The company wants to rehost the system on AWS using a lift-and-shift approach. Which AWS service can replicate the AIX operating system to run on AWS?
AWS CloudEndure Migration
Why wrong: CloudEndure is now AWS MGN; but AIX is only supported via AWS MGN agent, not the legacy CloudEndure.
AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)
Why wrong: DMS is for database migration, not OS.
AWS Server Migration Service (AWS SMS)
Why wrong: SMS does not support AIX.
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
AWS MGN supports AIX via the AWS Replication Agent for lift-and-shift.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
Option C is correct. AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) supports agent-based migration for AIX via the AWS Replication Agent. Option A (AWS CloudEndure Migration) has been rebranded as AWS MGN. Option B (AWS SMS) does not support AIX. Option D (AWS Database Migration Service) is for databases, not OS.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
AWS CloudEndure Migration
Why it's wrong here
CloudEndure is now AWS MGN; but AIX is only supported via AWS MGN agent, not the legacy CloudEndure.
AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)
Why it's wrong here
DMS is for database migration, not OS.
AWS Server Migration Service (AWS SMS)
Why it's wrong here
SMS does not support AIX.
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
Why this is correct
AWS MGN supports AIX via the AWS Replication Agent for lift-and-shift.
Related concept
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Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) — Option C is correct. AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) supports agent-based migration for AIX via the AWS Replication Agent. Option A (AWS CloudEndure Migration) has been rebranded as AWS MGN. Option B (AWS SMS) does not support AIX. Option D (AWS Database Migration Service) is for databases, not OS.
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Variation 1. A company is migrating its SAP BusinessObjects to AWS. The current on-premises deployment uses a Windows-based environment. Which AWS service should the company use to migrate the Windows servers?
easyWhy B: Option B is correct because AWS MGN is the recommended service for migrating Windows servers to AWS. Option A is wrong because AWS DMS is for databases, not servers. Option C is wrong because AWS SCT is for schema conversion. Option D is wrong because AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is deprecated.
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