PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
A company is migrating its SAP NetWeaver system from on-premises to AWS. The system uses a central instance (ASCS) and multiple dialog instances. The migration must be completed with minimal downtime. Which approach should the company use?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use SAP Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM) to perform a system copy into pre-provisioned EC2 instances with the same sizing.
Using SAP Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM) to perform a system copy into pre-provisioned EC2 instances with the same sizing allows for a controlled, minimal-downtime migration. SWPM handles SAP-specific consistency, enabling a homogeneous system copy that can be completed with minimal downtime by pre-loading data and then applying incremental changes. Option B is wrong because AWS CloudEndure Migration (replaced by AWS Application Migration Service) replicates at the block level, which may not maintain SAP application consistency without additional steps. Option C is wrong because uninstalling and performing a fresh installation requires significant downtime and reconfiguration. Option D is wrong because AWS Application Migration Service replicates at the block level and may not handle SAP application consistency optimally, potentially requiring additional validation and downtime.
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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 SAP Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM) to perform a system copy into pre-provisioned EC2 instances with the same sizing.
Why this is correct
SWPM system copy is an SAP-certified method for migrating with minimal downtime.
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Use AWS CloudEndure Migration to continuously replicate the SAP system.
Why it's wrong here
CloudEndure is deprecated; AWS MGN is the replacement. Also, it may not ensure application consistency.
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Uninstall SAP from on-premises and perform a fresh installation on AWS, then restore the database backup.
Why it's wrong here
Fresh installation and restore would cause significant downtime.
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Use AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) to replicate the entire on-premises system to AWS.
Why it's wrong here
AWS MGN is for server migration, not optimized for SAP application consistency.
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