PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
A company is planning a migration of an SAP system to AWS. Which TWO factors should be considered when selecting the AWS Region for the migration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Proximity to on-premises data center and end users
Proximity to users reduces latency. Compliance requirements may mandate specific regions. Cost varies but is not primary for region selection. Instance availability is global. Service features may vary but are secondary.
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Proximity to on-premises data center and end users
Why this is correct
Lower latency improves performance.
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Number of Availability Zones
Why it's wrong here
Most regions have at least 3 AZs.
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Data residency and compliance requirements
Why this is correct
Regulatory requirements may restrict region choice.
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AWS service cost
Why it's wrong here
Cost is a factor but not as critical as compliance and latency.
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Availability of specific instance types
Why it's wrong here
Most instance types are available in many regions.
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