Google Professional Cloud Database Engineer Exam - Topic 5 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for Google's Professional Cloud Database Engineer exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 5

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Your organization is running a low-latency reporting application on Microsoft SQL Server. In addition to the database engine, you are using SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in your on-premises environment. You want to migrate your Microsoft SQL Server database instances to Google Cloud. You need to ensure minimal disruption to the existing architecture during migration. What should you do?

AMigrate to Cloud SQL for SQL Server.

BMigrate to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL.

CMigrate to Compute Engine.

DMigrate to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

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Suggested Answer: C

https://cloud.google.com/sql/docs/sqlserver/features

by Gail at Aug 03, 2025, 04:08 PM

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Ashley

2 months ago

Totally agree with A, minimal disruption is key!

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Kallie

2 months ago

Wait, are we sure A is the right choice?

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Helaine

2 months ago

Definitely A! It keeps everything SQL Server.

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Jules

3 months ago

I think C could work too, but it might be more complex.

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Beth

3 months ago

A is the best option for SQL Server migration.

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Carrol

4 months ago

GKE sounds like it could be useful, but I feel like it's more suited for containerized applications, not for a direct SQL Server migration.

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Moon

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL wouldn't be compatible with SQL Server features, so that seems wrong.

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Christiane

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think migrating to Compute Engine could give us more control over the environment, right?

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Audra

4 months ago

I remember that Cloud SQL for SQL Server is designed specifically for SQL Server workloads, so it might be the best choice for minimal disruption.

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Glory

4 months ago

This is a tricky one. We need to consider not just the database, but the entire ecosystem of services we're using. I'm not sure if Cloud SQL for SQL Server would fully accommodate SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS. Option D, Migrate to GKE, might give us more flexibility to lift and shift the whole environment.

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Leana

5 months ago

I think the key here is to minimize disruption to the existing architecture. That makes me lean towards option A - Migrate to Cloud SQL for SQL Server. It should provide a relatively seamless transition since it's the closest match to our current setup.

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Alease

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. We're using a lot of Microsoft SQL Server components like SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS. I'm not sure if migrating to Cloud SQL for SQL Server would fully support all of those services. Maybe option D, Migrate to GKE, could be a better fit to maintain the full Microsoft stack.

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Salina

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward migration question. I'd go with option A - Migrate to Cloud SQL for SQL Server since that would allow us to keep the existing SQL Server architecture and minimize disruption.

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Ahmed

5 months ago

But what about migrating to Compute Engine? Wouldn't that be a better option?

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Luis

6 months ago

I'm not sure about D. Kubernetes seems like overkill for a simple database migration. Unless you really need the advanced container orchestration features.

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Beckie

2 months ago

Compute Engine could work too, but it might need more management.

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Alesia

3 months ago

Definitely! Cloud SQL for SQL Server seems more straightforward.

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Mira

3 months ago

I agree, Kubernetes feels too complex for this.

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Yoko

3 months ago

Yeah, I think A is the best option for minimal disruption.

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Ben

7 months ago

I agree with Candida, it will ensure minimal disruption to the existing architecture.

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Gladys

7 months ago

Hmm, I don't know. Wouldn't Compute Engine give us more flexibility to customize the infrastructure? Although the migration might be a bit more complex.

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