The answer is rehosting using AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) and the 7Rs rehost strategy, as both methods are explicitly designed to minimize re-architecture during SAP migration. By lifting and shifting the existing SAP system as-is—including the operating system, database, and application layers—these approaches avoid the need to redesign or refactor components, preserving the original architecture and reducing migration risk. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of the 7Rs framework and the specific tools that support a pure lift-and-shift; a common trap is confusing rehost with replatforming or refactoring, which introduce varying degrees of change. Remember that rehost means “no changes,” while replatform involves minor optimizations and refactor requires significant re-architecture. For a quick memory tip, think of “Rehost = Repeat Host” to recall that you are simply moving the same system to a new home without altering its structure.
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.
Which TWO methods can be used to migrate an SAP system from on-premises to AWS while minimizing the need for re-architecture? (Choose two.)
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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Rehost by manually copying servers to Amazon EC2
Lift-and-shift (rehost) using AWS Application Migration Service and the 7-Migration Strategies (7Rs) rehost approach minimize re-architecture. Option A is wrong because replatforming involves some changes. Option D is wrong because refactoring involves significant re-architecture. Option E is wrong because AWS DMS is for databases, not full systems.
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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Replatform by moving to Amazon RDS for SAP
Why it's wrong here
Replatforming involves changes to the database platform.
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Rehost by manually copying servers to Amazon EC2
Why this is correct
Manual rehost also minimizes changes, though less automated.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Rehost using AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
Why this is correct
Rehost (lift-and-shift) minimizes changes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Refactor the application to use microservices
Why it's wrong here
Refactoring involves significant re-architecture.
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Use AWS Database Migration Service to move the database to Amazon Aurora
Why it's wrong here
This is a database replatforming, not a full system migration with minimal changes.
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: Rehost by manually copying servers to Amazon EC2 — Lift-and-shift (rehost) using AWS Application Migration Service and the 7-Migration Strategies (7Rs) rehost approach minimize re-architecture. Option A is wrong because replatforming involves some changes. Option D is wrong because refactoring involves significant re-architecture. Option E is wrong because AWS DMS is for databases, not full systems.
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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