PCDE Migrate data solutions Practice Question
A team is migrating an on-premises PostgreSQL database to Cloud SQL using DMS. They want the migration job to continuously replicate changes after the initial dump. Which type of migration job should they create?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Continuous migration job
DMS offers 'one-time' for single dump and 'continuous' for ongoing CDC. Continuous jobs replicate changes after dump.
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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One-time migration job
Why it's wrong here
One-time only does the initial dump, not CDC.
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Scheduled export job
Why it's wrong here
Not relevant; DMS manages replication.
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Bulk load job
Why it's wrong here
Not a DMS job type; DMS uses 'one-time' or 'continuous'.
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Continuous migration job
Why this is correct
Continuous jobs perform initial dump and then CDC.
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