SAP-C02 Question 548
Select 3Your organization is planning a cloud migration strategy for its existing workloads. You have been tasked with identifying workloads that are suitable for migration to AWS. Which of the following workloads would be the most appropriate candidates for migration based on their characteristics?
- A
A stateless web application running on an on-premises virtual machine that experiences variable traffic patterns.
- B
A legacy mainframe application with tightly coupled dependencies and undocumented configurations.
- C
A batch processing workload that requires high compute capacity only during specific periods of the month.
- D
A database with strict data residency requirements that mandate data storage within your country and the current on-premises data center meets these requirements.
- E
A development and testing environment with minimal security and compliance requirements.
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
When selecting workloads for migration, it is important to consider characteristics like scalability, cost-effectiveness, compliance requirements, and ease of transition. Stateless applications, batch processing workloads, and development/testing environments are typically easier and more cost-effective to migrate to AWS. Conversely, legacy systems with complex dependencies or strict compliance requirements may not be suitable as immediate migration candidates.
- A. Correct.
A stateless web application with variable traffic patterns is a good candidate for migration. AWS services like Elastic Load Balancing and Auto Scaling can handle traffic variability effectively.
- B. Incorrect.
A legacy mainframe application with tightly coupled dependencies and undocumented configurations may require significant refactoring or re-architecting before migration, making it less suitable as an immediate candidate.
- C. Correct.
A batch processing workload that requires high compute capacity during specific periods is a strong candidate for migration. AWS provides cost-effective compute resources, such as EC2 Spot Instances, that can scale as needed.
- D. Incorrect.
A database with strict data residency requirements may not be suitable if the AWS region does not meet the data residency regulations. Retaining this workload on-premises may be necessary unless a compliant AWS region is available.
- E. Correct.
A development and testing environment with minimal security and compliance requirements is a strong candidate for migration. AWS offers flexible pricing models and services that are ideal for such environments.