A company is migrating a legacy application (one app server + one MS SQL Server DB) from VMware VMs on-premises to AWS. Each VM consumes 500 TB across multiple attached volumes. There is a dedicated 10 Gbps AWS Direct Connect to the nearest Region, unused by other services. Which combination of steps will migrate the application with the LEAST downtime? (Choose two.)

The correct options minimize downtime for a large-scale migration. AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is ideal for migrating the application server VM. SMS continuously replicates the VM, allowing for a cutover with minimal disruption. AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is the best choice for migrating the SQL Server database to Amazon RDS. DMS supports heterogeneous and homogeneous migrations with continuous data replication, ensuring the database remains available during the migration and enabling a quick cutover. Using SMS for the database server VM is less optimal than DMS because DMS is purpose-built for database migrations, offering more specialized features like schema conversion and continuous replication for databases. VM Import/Export is a one-time import process and doesn't offer continuous replication, leading to significant downtime for a large application server. Exporting to a Snowball Edge is suitable for large data transfers but doesn't facilitate a live migration with minimal downtime for VMs or databases.