AZ-305 Question 200
Select 2A retail company is planning to migrate its on-premises e-commerce applications to Azure. The applications have strict compliance requirements, minimal downtime needs, and interdependent services. The organization wants to follow the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure to evaluate the best migration approach. Which TWO actions best align with recommended practices from the Cloud Adoption Framework for evaluating this migration?
- A
Use discovery and assessment tools (like Azure Migrate) to gather on-premises data, identify dependencies, and create an initial migration plan.
- B
Create a pilot landing zone that includes governance, identity, and security baselines to validate the migration approach.
- C
Rehost all workloads without conducting assessments and postpone governance configurations until after the migration is complete.
- D
Focus solely on compliance requirements in the final stage of the migration to reduce initial overhead.
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Correct answers: A, B
Explanation
According to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure, effective migration planning involves thorough assessment of the existing environment using Azure Migrate, defining a landing zone with compliance and governance considerations, and validating these steps through a pilot or proof-of-concept. Refer to the official documentation at https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cloud-adoption-framework for more details on recommended practices, tools, and methodologies that guide an organization through the evaluation and migration process.
- A. Correct.
Option 1 is correct. The Cloud Adoption Framework emphasizes thorough discovery and assessment to understand workload requirements, dependencies, and resource usage. Azure Migrate and dependency mapping tools help ensure no critical aspects are overlooked.
- B. Correct.
Option 2 is correct. Establishing a pilot landing zone with governance, security, and identity configurations is a recommended Cloud Adoption Framework approach. It helps validate assumptions and identify issues early before a full-scale migration.
- C. Incorrect.
Option 3 is incorrect. Skipping discovery and postponing governance leads to higher risk, as unexpected issues may appear post-migration. The Framework advises a structured approach from the outset.
- D. Incorrect.
Option 4 is incorrect. Compliance and governance requirements should be considered continuously throughout the migration process. Delaying them until the end can cause costly redesigns or extended downtime.