CCSP · Question #294
Which of the following is perhaps the best method for reducing the risk of a specific application not delivering the proper level of functionality and performance when it is moved from the legacy envi
The correct answer is B. Negotiate and conduct a trial run in the cloud environment for that application before permanently. The best method to reduce the risk of an application failing to deliver proper functionality and performance after a cloud migration is to conduct a trial run in the cloud environment.
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Which of the following is perhaps the best method for reducing the risk of a specific application not delivering the proper level of functionality and performance when it is moved from the legacy environment into the cloud? Response:
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- ARemove the application from the organization's production environment, and replace it with
- BNegotiate and conduct a trial run in the cloud environment for that application before permanently
- CMake sure the application is fully updated and patched according to all vendor specifications.
- DRun the application in an emulator.
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(41 responses)- A10% (4)
- B76% (31)
- C2% (1)
- D12% (5)
Why each option
The best method to reduce the risk of an application failing to deliver proper functionality and performance after a cloud migration is to conduct a trial run in the cloud environment.
Removing an application from production and replacing it without prior testing or migration planning is highly risky and ensures downtime and potential data loss.
Conducting a trial run or pilot in the cloud environment before full migration is the best method because it allows organizations to test the application's functionality, performance, and compatibility under actual cloud conditions and identify potential issues without impacting the production environment.
While keeping an application updated and patched is good practice for security and stability, it does not directly guarantee performance or functionality when moved to a new cloud environment, as cloud infrastructure has different characteristics.
Running an application in an emulator provides a simulated environment, which may not accurately reflect the actual performance and functionality characteristics of the target cloud environment.
Concept tested: Cloud migration testing strategies
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/migrate/azure-best-practices/assess-and-test
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