1Y0-312 Migration and Cloud Integration Practice Question
An administrator is planning to migrate an on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 site to Citrix DaaS. The administrator wants to use the Citrix Cloud Migration Service to migrate the configuration. What is the first step the administrator must perform before initiating the migration?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the migration requires database exports or manual site creation, when the essential first step is deploying a Cloud Connector to enable communication.
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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Install the Citrix Cloud Connector in the on-premises resource location and connect it to Citrix Cloud.
Before using the Citrix Cloud Migration Service, the administrator must install and register a Citrix Cloud Connector in the on-premises resource location. The Cloud Connector provides the communication path between Citrix Cloud and the on-premises Delivery Controller, allowing the Migration Service to read the existing configuration. Without it, the migration cannot be initiated.
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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Export the on-premises Site database to a BAK file and upload it to Azure Blob Storage.
Why it's wrong here
The Citrix Cloud Migration Service does not use database backups. It exports configuration data via APIs, not by backing up the SQL database. Uploading a BAK file to Azure Blob Storage is not part of the migration process. This step is unnecessary and incorrect. The migration service handles the export and import of configuration objects without direct database access.
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Create a new Citrix DaaS site and configure all the machine catalogs and delivery groups manually.
Why it's wrong here
Creating a new site manually is not a prerequisite for using the Citrix Cloud Migration Service. The Migration Service automates the creation of catalogs and delivery groups in Citrix DaaS based on the on-premises configuration. Manual creation would defeat the purpose of the migration tool and is not the first step. The administrator should first set up the Cloud Connector and then use the Migration Service to import the configuration.
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Install the Citrix Cloud Connector in the on-premises resource location and connect it to Citrix Cloud.
Why this is correct
The Citrix Cloud Migration Service requires a Cloud Connector to communicate with the on-premises Delivery Controller. The Cloud Connector must be installed and registered with Citrix Cloud before the migration can begin. This establishes the secure channel needed for the Migration Service to read configuration data from the on-premises site. Without a connected Cloud Connector, the migration cannot proceed.
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Upgrade all on-premises Delivery Controllers to the latest version of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
Why it's wrong here
While it is generally good practice to keep the on-premises infrastructure up to date, upgrading Delivery Controllers is not a prerequisite for using the Citrix Cloud Migration Service. The Migration Service supports migration from supported versions of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. The critical first step is deploying and connecting the Cloud Connector, which enables communication with Citrix Cloud. Upgrading controllers is optional and not required before migration.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Citrix exam blueprint
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