PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
A company is performing a large-scale migration of multiple SAP systems to AWS. They need to automate the replication of servers from on-premises to AWS while minimizing downtime. Which AWS service should they use to replicate entire servers (OS, applications, and data) in real-time?
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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AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) replicates entire servers in real-time, enabling automated migration with minimal downtime. Option B is correct. Option A (AWS CloudFormation) is for infrastructure as code, not replication. Option C (AWS DataSync) is for file storage, not full server replication. Option D (AWS Database Migration Service) is for databases only.
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 CloudFormation
Why it's wrong here
CloudFormation is for provisioning, not replication.
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AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
Why this is correct
AWS MGN replicates entire servers continuously.
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AWS DataSync
Why it's wrong here
DataSync replicates files, not full servers.
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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why it's wrong here
DMS replicates databases, not entire servers.
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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