The correct answer is that the source system must be running a supported SAP NetWeaver release, and the target AWS infrastructure must be properly prepared. SAP DMO with system move relies on the NetWeaver stack to orchestrate the heterogeneous migration, so an unsupported release will cause the tool to fail during the conversion phase. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of DMO prerequisites versus common misconceptions—many candidates incorrectly assume the source database must be offline or that a direct network connection is mandatory. The key trap is confusing optional best practices with hard requirements: DMO supports online migrations, and while a VPN or Direct Connect is recommended for performance, it is not a prerequisite. Memory tip: think “NetWeaver and Infrastructure” as the two pillars—everything else is either optional or a distraction.
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 company is migrating an SAP system to AWS using the SAP DMO (Database Migration Option) with system move. Which TWO prerequisites must be met before starting the migration?
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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The target EC2 instances and storage must be prepared in advance.
SAP DMO requires that the source system is on a supported SAP NetWeaver release and that the target AWS infrastructure (EC2, storage) is prepared. The source database does not need to be stopped; DMO can run online. A separate AWS account is not a prerequisite. A direct network connection is recommended but not strictly required.
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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A separate AWS account must be used for the target system.
Why it's wrong here
Can be same account.
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The target EC2 instances and storage must be prepared in advance.
Why this is correct
Needed to import the system.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The source system must be running a supported SAP NetWeaver release.
Why this is correct
DMO supports specific releases; check SAP notes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The source database must be stopped during the entire migration.
Why it's wrong here
DMO can run with the source database online.
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A VPN or Direct Connect connection must be established.
Why it's wrong here
Recommended but not a strict prerequisite; can use internet.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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: The target EC2 instances and storage must be prepared in advance. — SAP DMO requires that the source system is on a supported SAP NetWeaver release and that the target AWS infrastructure (EC2, storage) is prepared. The source database does not need to be stopped; DMO can run online. A separate AWS account is not a prerequisite. A direct network connection is recommended but not strictly required.
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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