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AWS Server Migration Service

Migrate on-premises workloads to AWS

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AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is a service that automates, simplifies, and accelerates the migration of on-premises servers to AWS. It allows you to migrate virtual machines from your existing infrastructure to Amazon EC2 instances at scale. SMS provides several key benefits: 1. Automated mi…

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Incremental Replication Migration Types and Strategies Role Based Access Control Post-migration Optimization Server Migration Service Overview Connector Management Migration Scheduling and Automation Monitoring and Notifications Server Migration Service Architecture Pre-requisites and Setup

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Question 1

Which operating systems are supported by AWS Server Migration Service?

macOS and iOS Android and Chrome OS Windows and Linux FreeBSD and OpenBSD

Correct Answer: Windows and Linux

AWS Server Migration Service supports migration of servers running Windows and Linux operating systems.

Question 2

What is a benefit of using AWS Server Migration Service?

Minimizes downtime during migration. Increases cost of migration. Requires in-house expertise for setup. Provides only manual migration options.

Correct Answer: Minimizes downtime during migration.

One of the key benefits of using AWS Server Migration Service is that it helps minimize downtime during migration, ensuring that applications remain available throughout the process.

Question 3

In AWS Server Migration Service (SMS), what is the primary purpose of the Server Migration Connector deployed in the source environment?

A tool used to monitor server performance during migration. A hardware device used to physically transport servers to AWS data centers. A virtual appliance deployed in the on‑premises virtualization environment (e.g., VMware vCenter) that authenticates to the hypervisor and communicates with AWS Server Migration Service to orchestrate agentless, snapshot‑based replication of source VMs to AWS. A service that automatically migrates all data from legacy systems to AWS.

Correct Answer: A virtual appliance deployed in the on‑premises virtualization environment (e.g., VMware vCenter) that authenticates to the hypervisor and communicates with AWS Server Migration Service to orchestrate agentless, snapshot‑based replication of source VMs to AWS.

In AWS Server Migration Service (SMS), the Server Migration Connector is deployed as a virtual appliance within the source environment, typically integrated with the hypervisor such as VMware vCenter. Its role is to authenticate to the hypervisor, discover and select source VMs, and coordinate agentless, snapshot‑based replication to AWS by communicating with the SMS control plane. It is not installed on individual source servers, nor is it a hardware device or a performance monitoring tool.

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