SAP-C02 Question 569
Select 3Your organization is planning to migrate its on-premises workloads to AWS. The workloads include a mission-critical customer-facing web application, a batch processing system for analytics, and a development/testing environment. As the AWS Solutions Architect, you are tasked with creating a migration wave plan. Which of the following considerations should you prioritize when determining the order of workload migration?
- A
Prioritize the migration of mission-critical workloads first to minimize downtime.
- B
Migrate low-risk workloads, such as development/testing environments, first to validate the migration process.
- C
Focus on migrating workloads with the least dependency on other systems first.
- D
Prioritize batch processing systems since they are time-sensitive.
- E
Deprioritize workloads that have complex interdependencies until their dependencies have been migrated.
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Correct answers: B, C, E
Explanation
When planning a migration wave, it is critical to establish a strategy that minimizes risk and ensures a smooth process. Starting with low-risk workloads, such as development/testing environments, allows for testing and refining the migration approach. Migrating workloads with minimal dependencies further simplifies the process and ensures a stable foundation for subsequent waves. Complex interdependencies should be addressed incrementally, ensuring that all dependent systems are in place before migrating critical workloads. This approach reduces risks, validates the migration process, and ensures a successful transition to AWS.
- A. Incorrect.
Prioritizing mission-critical workloads for the first migration wave is risky as it could lead to significant downtime or failures if issues arise during the initial stages of migration. These workloads should typically be migrated in later waves after the migration process is refined.
- B. Correct.
Migrating low-risk workloads like development/testing environments first allows for testing and validating the migration process in a controlled manner. This reduces the risk for subsequent waves.
- C. Correct.
Workloads with minimal dependencies are easier to migrate and help establish a baseline for the migration process. This approach simplifies the migration and helps identify potential issues early.
- D. Incorrect.
Batch processing systems are not typically time-sensitive during migration planning. Their migration priority depends on their complexity and dependencies, rather than their operational schedule.
- E. Correct.
Workloads with complex interdependencies should be deprioritized until their dependencies are migrated. This ensures that dependent systems function correctly post-migration and reduces the risk of failure.