The answer is to increase the bandwidth limit setting in the MGN agent configuration on the source server. This is correct because AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) installs an agent on the source server that has a default bandwidth throttle, often capping replication well below the available network capacity—in this case, the 500 Mbps Direct Connect link is underutilized while MGN shows only 10 Mbps. The agent’s bandwidth limit must be manually raised to allow faster data transfer for the SAP application server’s 300 GB disk. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that MGN replication speed is frequently constrained by the agent’s throttling, not by the network or target instance type, making it a common trap to blame the Direct Connect bandwidth. A useful memory tip: “MGN agent limits are the hidden handbrake—always check the throttle before blaming the pipe.”
PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A healthcare company is migrating its SAP Business Suite system to AWS. The system includes an SAP HANA database (1.5 TB) and an SAP NetWeaver application server. They plan to use SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) for the database and AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) for the application server. The network connection is AWS Direct Connect with 500 Mbps bandwidth. During a test migration, the HSR replication is working, but the MGN replication for the application server is extremely slow. The MGN console shows that the replication is progressing at only 10 Mbps. The source application server is a physical machine with a 300 GB disk, 60% utilized. The administrator has verified that there are no other applications consuming significant network bandwidth. Which action is most likely to improve the MGN replication speed?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
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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Increase the bandwidth limit setting in the MGN agent configuration on the source server.
MGN uses a replication server in AWS. The source server may be throttled by the MGN agent's default bandwidth limit. Option A is correct because increasing the agent's bandwidth limit can improve speed. Option B is wrong because changing the staging area disk type on the source does not affect replication speed. Option C is wrong because the network bandwidth is 500 Mbps, higher than 10 Mbps, so network is not the bottleneck. Option D is wrong because changing the target instance type does not affect data transfer.
Key principle: OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
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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Increase the bandwidth limit setting in the MGN agent configuration on the source server.
Why this is correct
MGN agent has a configurable bandwidth throttle.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Change the target EC2 instance type to a larger size.
Why it's wrong here
Target instance type does not affect data transfer.
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Request an increase in the Direct Connect bandwidth to 1 Gbps.
Why it's wrong here
Bandwidth is not the bottleneck.
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Change the staging area disk on the source server from HDD to SSD.
Why it's wrong here
Staging area disk type does not affect replication speed.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: OSPF can fail even when IP connectivity looks correct
OSPF neighbour formation depends on matching areas, timers, network type, authentication and passive-interface behaviour. Do not choose an answer only because the devices can ping.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
OSPF questions usually test the details that control adjacency and route selection. Read the neighbour state, area, router ID and interface configuration before deciding what is wrong.
KKey Concepts to Remember
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
Router ID selection can affect neighbour relationships and LSDB output.
OSPF cost influences the preferred path.
A route can appear in OSPF information but not become the installed route.
TExam Day Tips
→Check area mismatch first when OSPF adjacency fails.
→Review passive interfaces when a network is advertised but no neighbour forms.
→Use show ip ospf neighbor and show ip route clues carefully.
Key takeaway
OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PAS-C01 OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
Migration — This question tests Migration — OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Increase the bandwidth limit setting in the MGN agent configuration on the source server. — MGN uses a replication server in AWS. The source server may be throttled by the MGN agent's default bandwidth limit. Option A is correct because increasing the agent's bandwidth limit can improve speed. Option B is wrong because changing the staging area disk type on the source does not affect replication speed. Option C is wrong because the network bandwidth is 500 Mbps, higher than 10 Mbps, so network is not the bottleneck. Option D is wrong because changing the target instance type does not affect data transfer.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PAS-C01 OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
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