Azure Migration Flashcards

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What is Azure Migrate?

A

Centralized hub to start, track, and assess cloud migration.

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What are the key services in Azure Migrate?

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  • Server Assessment
  • Server Migration
  • Database Migration
  • App Modernization
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What tool helps assess on-premises workloads for Azure migration?

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Azure Migrate: Server Assessment tool.

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Which Azure Migrate tool helps migrate servers to Azure?

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Azure Migrate: Server Migration tool.

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What tool in Azure Migrate is used for database migration?

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Data Migration Assistant (DMA).

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What does Azure Migrate’s Discovery and Assessment tool do?

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It discovers on-prem resources and assesses readiness for Azure.

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How does Azure Migrate support VMware and Hyper-V VMs?

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Supports migration of VMs from on-prem VMware and Hyper-V environments to Azure.

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What is an agentless discovery method in Azure Migrate?

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Uses appliance-based discovery without installing agents on target VMs.

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What is the importance of the Dependency Analysis feature?

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It identifies dependencies between applications and services during migration.

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Which Azure service is used for database migrations?

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Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).

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What is the purpose of the Azure Migrate Dashboard?

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Provides a single view to manage all migration projects and assessments.

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What is the maximum number of VMs that can be discovered in one assessment?

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Up to 35,000 VMs.

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How does Azure Migrate support application modernization?

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Helps assess and migrate applications to Azure App Service or Kubernetes.

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What does the Azure Migrate server replication tool do?

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Replicates on-prem VMs to Azure for seamless migration.

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Which tool helps in assessing database compatibility?

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Data Migration Assistant (DMA).

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16
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What is the role of Azure Site Recovery in migration?

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Can be used for disaster recovery as well as migrating VMs to Azure.

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17
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What are the two primary ways to migrate VMs using Azure Migrate?

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  • Replication-based migration
  • Agent-based migration
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18
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How does Azure Migrate estimate the cost of running workloads in Azure?

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Provides cost estimations based on discovered resources and Azure pricing.

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What migration strategy involves moving VMs as-is to Azure?

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Lift-and-shift migration.

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What migration strategy involves modifying the application before migration?

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Re-platforming or refactoring.

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21
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What network considerations should be made during migration?

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  • Bandwidth needs
  • Latency concerns
  • Network configuration in Azure
22
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What are the key steps in the migration process?

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  • Discover
  • Assess
  • Migrate
  • Optimize
23
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How does Azure Migrate support governance?

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Integrates with Azure Policies and Azure Cost Management.

24
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What security measures should be considered during migration?

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  • Encryption
  • Identity management
  • Network security
25
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Which Azure service helps monitor post-migration performance?

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Azure Monitor.

26
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What is hybrid migration?

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Migrating parts of an application or workloads while keeping some on-prem.

27
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How does Azure Migrate help with compliance during migration?

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Supports compliance with industry standards like GDPR and ISO.

28
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What is a key benefit of using Azure Migrate for migration?

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  • Simplified migration process
  • Integrated assessment tools
29
Q

What tools can be used to migrate databases to Azure SQL?

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  • Data Migration Assistant (DMA)
  • Azure Database Migration Service (DMS)
30
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What are the options for storage migration in Azure?

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  • Azure Blob Storage
  • Azure Files
31
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How does Azure Migrate handle large-scale migration projects?

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Supports incremental migration to reduce downtime.

32
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What does the Azure Import/Export service do?

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Helps transfer large amounts of data to Azure using physical drives.

33
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What are common challenges in migration?

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  • Application compatibility
  • Network configuration
  • Security
34
Q

What is Azure Hybrid Benefit?

A

Allows reuse of on-prem licenses in Azure for cost savings.

35
Q

How can you optimize cloud spending after migration?

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  • Use cost management tools
  • Right-size VMs
  • Leverage reserved instances
36
Q

How do you ensure minimal downtime during migration?

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Use replication and perform migration during non-peak hours.

37
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What is phased migration?

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Migrating applications in phases to minimize impact.

38
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Which Azure tool helps monitor dependencies for multi-tier applications?

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Azure Monitor Application Insights.

39
Q

How does Azure Migrate handle compliance auditing?

A

Tracks migration activities and generates reports for audits.

40
Q

What is migration rollback?

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Returning workloads to on-prem if issues occur during migration.

41
Q

What is the benefit of migrating workloads to Azure App Service?

A

Simplified application hosting without managing infrastructure.

42
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What kind of workloads are best suited for Azure Kubernetes Service?

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Containerized applications and microservices.

43
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How does Azure ExpressRoute support migration?

A

Provides a dedicated, private connection to Azure, improving migration speed.

44
Q

What tool is used for file server migration?

A

Azure File Sync.

45
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How can you assess application performance post-migration?

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Use Azure Monitor to track key performance indicators (KPIs).

46
Q

What are Reserved Instances?

A

Discounted pricing for pre-purchasing Azure compute resources for 1 or 3 years.

47
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What does the term ‘Cloud Rationalization’ mean?

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Evaluating each application to decide the best migration strategy (rehost, refactor, etc.).

48
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What is the importance of Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)?

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Provides best practices, guidance, and tools for cloud adoption.

49
Q

What does Azure Storage Migration provide?

A

Tools to move data from on-prem to Azure Blob, File, or Disk storage.

50
Q

What are the key benefits of Azure Migration?

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  • Scalability
  • Cost efficiency
  • Security
51
Q

What migration tool is recommended for SAP workloads?

A

Azure Migrate for SAP.