PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
During an SAP migration, the team needs to transfer a large number of small files (SAP transport requests) from on-premises to AWS. Which AWS service is most cost-effective for this transfer?
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 DataSync
AWS DataSync is optimized for efficiently transferring millions of small files, such as SAP transport requests, over the network, and is cost-effective for most data volumes without network constraints. It uses parallel threading and metadata handling to accelerate small-file transfers. In contrast, option D (AWS Snowcone) incurs shipping costs and device rental fees, making it less cost-effective for this type of transfer.
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 Transfer Family (SFTP)
Why it's wrong here
AWS Transfer Family is designed for managed file transfer workflows (e.g., SFTP) but is not the most cost-effective for bulk transfer of many small files; it charges per GB transferred and per-hour endpoint costs.
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AWS Snowmobile
Why it's wrong here
AWS Snowmobile is a massive exabyte-scale truck, overkill and prohibitively expensive for small data volumes like SAP transport requests.
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AWS DataSync
Why this is correct
AWS DataSync is optimized for efficient transfer of millions of small files using parallel network transfers and is cost-effective for most volumes, making it the best choice here.
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AWS Snowcone
Why it's wrong here
AWS Snowcone is a small edge device for offline physical transfer, but it involves device rental and shipping costs, which makes it less cost-effective for transferring small files over a network-available connection.
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