The answer is AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN). This service is the correct choice because it is designed to lift and shift entire servers—including Windows Server 2012 R2 with a custom SAP kernel—to AWS with minimal changes, automating replication and cutover while preserving the operating system, applications, and configurations. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of migration services for SAP workloads, specifically that AWS MGN is the modern, fully managed replacement for CloudEndure Migration, which is now deprecated. A common trap is choosing AWS DMS, but that only handles database migration, not the application server itself. Another trap is AWS Server Migration Service (SMS), which is older and lacks the flexibility for custom SAP kernels. Remember the memory tip: for a full server lift-and-shift with custom SAP components, think “MGN for the machine, DMS for the data.”
PAS-C01 Migration 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. 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 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 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 migration of servers from on-premises to AWS, supporting Windows and custom configurations. Option A is wrong because AWS DMS is for databases. Option B is wrong because AWS CloudEndure Migration is now part of AWS MGN. Option D is wrong because AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is older and less flexible.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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 is now integrated into AWS Application Migration Service; the correct service name is AWS MGN.
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AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)
Why it's wrong here
AWS DMS is for databases, not application servers.
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AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
Why this is correct
AWS MGN supports Windows and custom kernel migrations with minimal changes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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AWS Server Migration Service (AWS SMS)
Why it's wrong here
AWS SMS is deprecated in favor of AWS MGN.
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
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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 migration of servers from on-premises to AWS, supporting Windows and custom configurations. Option A is wrong because AWS DMS is for databases. Option B is wrong because AWS CloudEndure Migration is now part of AWS MGN. Option D is wrong because AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is older and less flexible.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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