PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
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 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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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.
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.
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Rehost using AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)
Why this is correct
Rehost (lift-and-shift) minimizes changes.
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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.
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