AZ-305 Question 203
Select 3Contoso plans to migrate its on-premises SQL database workloads and .NET-based applications to Azure following the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure. They have completed a high-level cost analysis and want to ensure they comprehensively evaluate the migration approach during the 'Plan' and 'Ready' phases. Which recommended actions should they include in their migration evaluation process?
- A
Conduct a comprehensive inventory of on-premises assets, mapping dependencies and gathering workload performance data
- B
Skip formal readiness assessments to accelerate the migration process
- C
Define an initial governance model, including policies and compliance requirements for Azure resources
- D
Rely entirely on automated tools to refactor workloads without creating deployment designs or documenting changes
- E
Establish a secure landing zone that aligns with the organization's operational needs and Azure best practices
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
Following the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure involves planning, inventorying current assets, conducting readiness assessments, establishing governance, and preparing a secure landing zone. During the 'Plan' and 'Ready' phases, these tasks ensure applications can migrate to Azure smoothly, securely, and in alignment with cost and compliance requirements. For more details, refer to the Cloud Adoption Framework documentation (https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cloud-adoption-framework).
- A. Correct.
Correct: A detailed inventory with dependency mapping is a key part of the Cloud Adoption Framework ‘Plan’ phase. It helps in workload assessment, estimating costs, and ensuring that no critical application dependencies are overlooked.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Skipping readiness assessments is contrary to the Cloud Adoption Framework guidance. Proper evaluations help you identify gaps in skills, governance, and technology before migrating.
- C. Correct.
Correct: Defining an initial governance model is essential in the ‘Plan’ phase. Governance policies are key to controlling costs, managing security, and ensuring compliance in Azure.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: While automated tools can aid in certain migration scenarios, the Framework encourages designing and documenting the target architecture. Refactoring and deployment designs require planning beyond just automation.
- E. Correct.
Correct: Creating a secure landing zone is a recommended practice in the ‘Ready’ phase of the Cloud Adoption Framework. It ensures that foundational services, such as networking, identity, and security, are in place before workloads are migrated.