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Migration Scheduling and Automation

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AWS SMS allows users to schedule, manage, and automate the migration process using its intuitive dashboard and API. Users can easily set up migration frequency, start times, and duration by configuring the migration settings. This level of control ensures minimal disruption to production systems an…

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Question 1

A company plans to lift and shift its on-premises application servers to AWS. They want to automate replication, continuously synchronize changes, and schedule a cutover window to minimize downtime. Which AWS service should they use?

Correct Answer: AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)

AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) automates lift-and-shift migrations of on-premises application servers to AWS by performing continuous block-level replication, enabling test launches, and scheduling a controlled cutover with minimal downtime. It orchestrates the end-to-end server migration process, including replication, right-sizing, and cutover planning. Services like AWS Database Migration Service focus only on databases, AWS DataSync handles file transfers, AWS Snowball is for offline bulk data transport, and AWS Transfer Family provides managed SFTP/FTP endpoints—none of which automate full server/application migration with scheduled cutover.

Question 2

A business needs to migrate their on-premises file data to AWS storage services. The migration must be scheduled automatically during off-peak hours to minimize business impact. Which service should they use?

Correct Answer: AWS DataSync

AWS DataSync is the most suitable service for this scenario. It is designed to automate and accelerate data transfers between on-premises storage systems and AWS storage services. DataSync can be scheduled to run during off-peak hours, minimizing business impact. It supports various source systems, including NFS, SMB, and HDFS, and can transfer data to Amazon S3, EFS, or FSx. DataSync ensures data integrity during transfer and provides detailed metrics for monitoring. It's highly scalable and can handle large-scale migrations efficiently, making it ideal for businesses looking to move their file data to AWS while maintaining control over the migration process.

Question 3

A large organization is migrating its infrastructure to AWS. They need several instances to be launched automatically when the migration starts. Which AWS service is ideal for scheduling the auto-launch of instances?

Correct Answer: AWS Auto Scaling

AWS Auto Scaling enables you to automatically launch or terminate instances based on defined policies, ensuring optimal resource management during migration. The other services are not tailored for auto-launching instances in a migration process.

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