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    PracticeAWS Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02)AWS Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02 Practice Exam 6Question 71
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Domain 4.3: Migration StrategyMigrationMGNLift and Shift

    AWS SAP-C02 · Question 71 · Domain 4.3: Migration Strategy

    A company is migrating 500 VMware virtual machines to AWS. They want to use a lift-and-shift approach with minimal downtime. They need to continuously replicate the VMs to AWS and perform cutovers during small maintenance windows. Which FOUR steps should the architect include in the migration plan? (Select FOUR)

    Answer options:

    A.

    Install the AWS Replication Agent on the source VMs or deploy the AWS MGN vCenter appliance.

    B.

    Use AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) to migrate the VMs.

    C.

    Use AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) to continuously replicate the VMs to a staging area subnet.

    D.

    Export the VMs to OVA format and upload them to S3.

    E.

    Launch test instances from the replicated data to verify functionality before cutover.

    F.

    During the maintenance window, stop the source VMs, wait for final sync, and launch cutover instances.

    G.

    Use AWS DataSync to copy the VM disk files.

    H.

    Use AWS Database Migration Service for the VMs.

    How to approach this question

    Identify the steps for using AWS Application Migration Service (MGN).

    Full Answer

    AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) is the recommended service for lift-and-shift migrations. The process involves installing an agent/appliance, continuously replicating data to a staging area, performing non-disruptive testing, and finally performing a cutover by stopping the source and launching the target instances.

    Common mistakes

    Choosing the deprecated Server Migration Service (SMS) or VM Import/Export.
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