PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
A company is migrating an SAP BusinessObjects environment to AWS. They need to ensure that the business intelligence reports continue to run without interruption. Which migration strategy should they use?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'phased migration' with 'lift-and-shift' or 'replatforming,' assuming that any migration to AWS must involve a single cutover or a full re-architecture, when in fact a gradual data sync approach like DataSync can maintain business continuity.
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 a phased migration, moving reports gradually using AWS DataSync
A phased migration using AWS DataSync allows the company to gradually move SAP BusinessObjects reports while maintaining continuous operations. DataSync efficiently transfers large volumes of data over the network with built-in validation and incremental sync capabilities, ensuring that the BI environment remains available during the migration. This approach minimizes disruption by avoiding a full cutover and allows for testing and rollback if needed.
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 a phased migration, moving reports gradually using AWS DataSync
Why this is correct
Phased approach minimizes disruption; DataSync can transfer data incrementally.
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Rehost using AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) in a single wave
Why it's wrong here
SMS replication may require downtime; single wave increases risk.
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Replatform to Amazon QuickSight
Why it's wrong here
QuickSight is a different BI tool, not a migration of the existing environment.
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Lift-and-shift all servers at once during a maintenance window
Why it's wrong here
This causes downtime, which may not be acceptable.
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