VMware Digital Workspace Fundamentals — Question 15

What does it mean by a “lift and shift” approach regarding moving applications to the cloud?

Answer options

• A. Retiring the application and replacing it with a different application
• B. Code changes and user facing changes
• C. No code changes and no user facing changes
• D. Code changes and no user facing changes

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The 'lift and shift' approach involves migrating applications to the cloud without altering the code or the user experience, which is why option C is correct. Options A and B imply significant changes to the application, while option D suggests code changes that contradict the essence of a lift and shift strategy.