PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
A company is deploying SAP NetWeaver on AWS and needs to ensure that the SAP application servers can communicate with the SAP HANA database using the hostname. The environment uses a Windows Domain Controller for Active Directory. Which DNS resolution strategy should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates assume any DNS solution (like Route 53 Resolver or a Linux DNS server) can handle Windows Active Directory hostname resolution, overlooking the need for native Windows DNS integration with dynamic updates and Kerberos authentication.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory with DNS
AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory provides a managed DNS service that integrates with Active Directory. This allows SAP application servers to resolve the SAP HANA database hostname via DNS, which is essential for SAP NetWeaver's hostname-based communication. The managed service ensures automatic DNS record updates and supports Windows-native DNS resolution without requiring custom infrastructure.
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Use AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory with DNS
Why this is correct
Provides DNS integrated with AD for hostname resolution.
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Configure DHCP option sets to use custom DNS
Why it's wrong here
Does not provide AD integration.
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Install a DNS server on an Amazon Linux instance
Why it's wrong here
Not integrated with Windows AD.
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Use Amazon Route 53 Resolver outbound endpoint
Why it's wrong here
Resolves on-premises but not AD-integrated.
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