Question #1114
Which AWS service assists organizations in analyzing their existing on-premises infrastructure to build a comprehensive business case for cloud migration?
Migration Evaluator
AWS Billing Conductor
AWS Billing Console
Amazon Forecast
Explanation
Correct Answer: A (Migration Evaluator)
Why A is Correct:
- Migration Evaluator (formerly TSO Logic) is an AWS service that analyzes on-premises infrastructure workloads to generate detailed reports on resource utilization, cost comparisons, and migration recommendations. It helps organizations build a data-driven business case for cloud migration by quantifying potential cost savings and operational benefits.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
- B (AWS Billing Conductor): Manages AWS billing and cost allocation for existing AWS accounts, not for analyzing on-premises infrastructure.
- C (AWS Billing Console): A dashboard for viewing and managing AWS billing data, not for migration analysis.
- D (Amazon Forecast): A machine learning service for time-series forecasting, unrelated to migration assessments.
Key Points to Remember:
- Migration Evaluator focuses on pre-migration analysis of on-premises environments.
- It provides cost/benefit insights to justify cloud migration.
- Other options are billing tools (B, C) or unrelated services (D).
Answer
The correct answer is: A