The correct method is to configure SAP HANA System Replication in asynchronous mode to the DR region. This approach is ideal for cross-region disaster recovery because asynchronous replication sends data changes to the secondary site without waiting for acknowledgment, allowing it to overcome the latency inherent in long-distance links between us-east-1 and us-west-2 while still achieving an RPO of seconds to minutes—well within the required 15-minute window. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how replication modes interact with geographic distance and recovery objectives; a common trap is choosing synchronous mode, which would fail due to high latency over such distances, or assuming EBS snapshots can meet a 15-minute RPO when they are limited to a maximum frequency of one per hour. Remember the key distinction: synchronous for same-region, asynchronous for cross-region—think “sync for same, async for across.”
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is designing an SAP HANA disaster recovery solution across AWS Regions. The primary site is in us-east-1 and the DR site is in us-west-2. The database size is 5 TB. The RTO is 1 hour and RPO is 15 minutes. Which method should be used for SAP HANA replication?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "primary"
Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
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 System Replication in asynchronous mode to the DR region.
Option D is correct because SAP HANA System Replication with asynchronous mode can replicate across regions with RPO of seconds to minutes. Option A is wrong because synchronous mode over long distance introduces high latency. Option B is wrong because EBS snapshots alone cannot achieve RPO of 15 minutes due to frequency limits. Option C is wrong because DMS does not support SAP HANA as a target.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to continuously replicate changes.
Why it's wrong here
DMS does not support SAP HANA as a target.
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Configure SAP HANA System Replication in synchronous mode between the two regions.
Why it's wrong here
Synchronous replication over long distance causes high latency and performance impact.
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Use AWS Backup to copy EBS snapshots to the DR region every 15 minutes.
Why it's wrong here
Snapshot frequency is limited and restore time may exceed RTO.
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Configure SAP HANA System Replication in asynchronous mode to the DR region.
Why this is correct
Asynchronous replication allows cross-region replication with acceptable RPO.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure SAP HANA System Replication in asynchronous mode to the DR region. — Option D is correct because SAP HANA System Replication with asynchronous mode can replicate across regions with RPO of seconds to minutes. Option A is wrong because synchronous mode over long distance introduces high latency. Option B is wrong because EBS snapshots alone cannot achieve RPO of 15 minutes due to frequency limits. Option C is wrong because DMS does not support SAP HANA as a target.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "primary". Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. A company operates an SAP system on AWS with a shared SAP HANA database across multiple SAP applications. The database size is 5 TB. The operations team wants to implement a disaster recovery strategy with a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of 15 minutes and a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of 2 hours. Which solution meets these requirements with the least operational overhead?
medium
A.Use AWS DMS to replicate data to an S3 bucket in a different Region
B.Use SAP HANA backup to S3 and restore in another Region
✓ C.Configure SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) to a secondary instance in another AWS Region
D.Use AWS CloudEndure Disaster Recovery to replicate the entire server
Why C: Option C is correct because HANA System Replication with a standby in another Region provides near real-time replication and fast failover. Option A is incorrect because DMS cannot replicate HANA to S3 for DR. Option B is incorrect because backup to S3 has higher RPO. Option D is incorrect because CloudEndure is not optimized for HANA replication.
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