AZ-802 Manage Storage and File Services Practice Question
You are using the Storage Migration Service (SMS) to migrate data from an aging Windows Server 2012 R2 machine to a new Windows Server 2022 instance. During the cutover phase, what happens to the source server's identity and network configuration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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The destination server adopts the source's name and IP
The Storage Migration Service is designed to make migrations transparent to users and applications. The cutover phase is the most critical part of this process, as it handles the transition of the server's identity. Understanding how IP addresses and hostnames are transferred ensures that the administrator can plan for the brief downtime and successfully redirect all client traffic.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The source server is deleted from Active Directory
Why it's wrong here
The source server is not deleted; instead, its network identity is removed so that the destination server can assume it. The source server remains in the domain but is assigned a new, temporary name and IP address. This allows the administrator to retain the old server for a period of time in case a rollback is necessary.
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The destination server adopts the source's name and IP
Why this is correct
During cutover, the destination server takes over the computer name and IP addresses of the source server. This ensures that any UNC paths, mapped drives, or application strings pointing to the old server continue to function without modification. It is a 'lift-and-shift' approach for the server's network presence and storage identity.
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The destination server remains on its original IP address
Why it's wrong here
If the destination server remained on its original IP address, all clients would need to be updated to point to the new location. This would defeat the primary purpose of the Storage Migration Service's cutover feature, which is to minimize the impact on end users and eliminate the need for manual reconfiguration of client-side settings.
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A DFS Namespace is created to bridge the servers
Why it's wrong here
Storage Migration Service does not use DFS Namespaces as part of its migration logic. While DFS can be used for migrations, SMS relies on renaming the servers and reassigning IP addresses to achieve the same goal. Using SMS is often preferred when a direct replacement of a specific server is required without adding the complexity of DFS.
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