Identifying On-Premises to Hybrid Cloud Migration
A user is moving a workload from a local data center to an architecture that is distributed between the local data center and the AWS Cloud. Which type of migration is this?
Community Votes
100% of anonymous learners picked answer C. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Community Insight
The core concept tested is the definition of migration types, with the common trap being confusion between 'hybrid' (mixed infrastructure) and 'cloud-native' (fully utilizing cloud-specific services).
This question addresses the classification of cloud migration strategies based on the source and target environments. It establishes that moving a workload from a local data center to a distributed architecture involving both local and AWS resources is defined as an on-premises to hybrid migration.
Option B is the most common wrong answer; learners often assume that because the target uses AWS, it must be 'cloud native', failing to recognize that the presence of on-premises components defines the architecture as hybrid.
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Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
The correct answer is C because the scenario describes a transition from a purely local environment ('on-premises') to one that spans both local and cloud resources ('hybrid'). In AWS terminology, any architecture that combines on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services is classified as a hybrid cloud architecture.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A is incorrect because the target is not fully cloud-native; it retains local infrastructure. Option B is incorrect because the starting point is not already hybrid; it begins as purely on-premises. Option D is incorrect as it reverses the logical flow of migration from a legacy state to a modernized state.Community Comment Notes
The community consensus strongly favors option C. As RockyRoccoco noted, "its literally going from one onsite to multiple types so its C". Another user, valuedate, succinctly confirmed this with "on-prem to hydrid", highlighting the direct mapping of the terms used in the question to the migration type.Exam Strategy
Focus on the keywords describing the START and END states of the migration. If the end state includes both on-premises and cloud, it is 'Hybrid'. If the start is purely on-premises, the migration is 'On-premises to Hybrid'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this not considered 'Cloud Native'?
Cloud native implies using cloud-specific services and architectures exclusively. Since the solution retains on-premises components, it is hybrid, not pure cloud native.
What defines a 'Hybrid' cloud architecture?
A hybrid cloud architecture integrates at least one public cloud service with existing on-premises infrastructure, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.
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