PAS-C01 SAP HANA Backint Practice Question
A company has deployed an SAP HANA database on AWS using a single EC2 instance with EBS volumes. The database is used for a critical SAP system. The company needs to ensure that the database can be restored to a point in time within the last 24 hours with minimal data loss. The administrator currently takes nightly EBS snapshots of the data and log volumes. However, recent tests show that recovery to a specific point in time (e.g., one hour ago) is not possible because the log volume is not backed up frequently enough. The administrator must implement a solution that allows point-in-time recovery with a recovery point objective (RPO) of 15 minutes. Which solution should the administrator implement?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse EBS snapshot automation (DLM) with SAP-native backup methods. The key is that SAP HANA requires log backups via Backint or similar to achieve frequent point-in-time recovery, not just volume snapshots.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Configure SAP HANA Backint agent to back up log files to Amazon S3 every 15 minutes
SAP HANA Backint enables log backups to Amazon S3 at frequent intervals (e.g., 15 minutes), allowing point-in-time recovery with minimal data loss. This is the native SAP HANA method for log backup and is efficient for achieving a 15-minute RPO. Option A is incorrect because EBS snapshots of the log volume every 15 minutes would be costly, cause I/O spikes, and are not recommended for frequent log backups. Option B is incorrect because Amazon DLM automates EBS snapshots but still suffers from the same cost and performance issues as option A. Option D is incorrect because Multi-Attach does not address backup and replication of logs does not provide a usable backup for point-in-time recovery.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Create EBS snapshots of the log volume every 15 minutes using a cron job
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Creating EBS snapshots every 15 minutes is expensive, causes I/O spikes, and does not integrate with SAP HANA's log backup mechanism for consistent point-in-time recovery.
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Use Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager (DLM) to schedule snapshots of the log volume every 15 minutes
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Amazon DLM automates snapshot creation but has the same drawbacks as option A. It does not replace SAP HANA Backint for log backups.
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Configure SAP HANA Backint agent to back up log files to Amazon S3 every 15 minutes
Why this is correct
Correct. SAP HANA Backint to S3 allows frequent log backups (every 15 minutes), enabling point-in-time recovery with an RPO of 15 minutes. This is the recommended approach.
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Enable EBS Multi-Attach on the log volume and attach it to a second instance to replicate logs
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. EBS Multi-Attach allows shared access but does not provide backup or recovery capabilities. It does not help achieve the required RPO.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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