PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
A company is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS using the SAP S/4HANA migration approach. They need to replicate the source system continuously to the target before cutover. Which AWS service should be used for this continuous replication?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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AWS CloudEndure Migration
AWS CloudEndure Migration provides continuous block-level replication from on-premises servers to AWS, making it suitable for SAP S/4HANA migrations requiring ongoing replication before cutover. AWS SCT (A) is for schema conversion, not replication. AWS SMS (B) migrates entire servers but does not support continuous replication. AWS DMS (C) can replicate databases but has limitations for SAP-specific workloads and is not the recommended service for SAP S/4HANA continuous replication. Therefore, AWS CloudEndure (D) is the correct choice.
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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AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Why it's wrong here
AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) is used for converting database schemas, not for continuous replication. It does not provide ongoing data replication.
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AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)
Why it's wrong here
AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) enables server-level migration but does not support continuous replication or incremental data transfer for databases.
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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why it's wrong here
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) supports ongoing replication via change data capture, but it is not the recommended service for SAP S/4HANA continuous replication due to limitations with SAP-specific workloads. SAP recommends using tools like CloudEndure or SAP-native replication.
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AWS CloudEndure Migration
Why this is correct
AWS CloudEndure Migration provides continuous block-level replication for entire servers, including SAP systems. It is the appropriate service for replicating the source system continuously to AWS before cutover in SAP S/4HANA migrations.
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