- A
AWS CloudEndure Migration
Why wrong: CloudEndure Migration is the predecessor to AWS MGN and is being phased out; AWS MGN is the current recommended service.
- B
AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)
Why wrong: AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is designed for database migrations, not server migrations.
- C
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) automates lift-and-shift server migrations, supporting Windows and custom SAP kernels.
- D
AWS Server Migration Service (AWS SMS)
Why wrong: AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is older and less flexible, especially for custom kernels.
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PAS-C01 AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: aWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN). 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 company needs to migrate its SAP application server from on-premises to AWS. The server runs on Windows Server 2012 R2 and has a custom SAP kernel. Which AWS service should be used to migrate the server with minimal changes?
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) automates the lift-and-shift migration of servers from on-premises to AWS, supporting Windows Server and custom configurations such as SAP kernels. Option A (CloudEndure Migration) is wrong because CloudEndure has been superseded by AWS MGN and is no longer recommended for new migrations. Option B (AWS DMS) is wrong because it specializes in database migrations, not entire server instances. Option D (AWS SMS) is wrong because it is an older, less flexible service that may not handle custom kernels as effectively as MGN.
Key principle: AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
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 CloudEndure Migration
Why it's wrong here
CloudEndure Migration is the predecessor to AWS MGN and is being phased out; AWS MGN is the current recommended service.
- ✗
AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)
Why it's wrong here
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is designed for database migrations, not server migrations.
- ✓
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
Why this is correct
AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) automates lift-and-shift server migrations, supporting Windows and custom SAP kernels.
Related concept
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
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AWS Server Migration Service (AWS SMS)
Why it's wrong here
AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is older and less flexible, especially for custom kernels.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
- AWS CloudEndure Migration
- AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)
- AWS Server Migration Service (AWS SMS)
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this PAS-C01 question test?
Migration — This question tests Migration — AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN).
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) — AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) automates the lift-and-shift migration of servers from on-premises to AWS, supporting Windows Server and custom configurations such as SAP kernels. Option A (CloudEndure Migration) is wrong because CloudEndure has been superseded by AWS MGN and is no longer recommended for new migrations. Option B (AWS DMS) is wrong because it specializes in database migrations, not entire server instances. Option D (AWS SMS) is wrong because it is an older, less flexible service that may not handle custom kernels as effectively as MGN.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
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