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CCSP Practice Question: During a cloud migration, a company decides to…
During a cloud migration, a company decides to move a legacy application with no code changes. Which migration strategy are they using?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Rehost (lift and shift)
Rehost (lift and shift) moves applications to the cloud without any code changes. Options A (Refactor), B (Repurchase), and C (Replatform) all involve modifying the application or acquiring a new solution, which contradicts the requirement of no code changes.
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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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Refactor
Why it's wrong here
Refactoring requires significant code changes to optimize for cloud.
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Repurchase
Why it's wrong here
Repurchasing means replacing with a SaaS or new product.
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Replatform
Why it's wrong here
Replatforming involves making minor modifications to take advantage of cloud features.
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Rehost (lift and shift)
Why this is correct
Rehosting migrates the application as-is, requiring no code changes.
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