PAS-C01 SAP on AWS Practice Question
A company is migrating an SAP application running on Windows Server to AWS. They plan to use Amazon EC2 with a Windows license included. The current application uses SQL Server Standard edition. Which migration strategy minimizes licensing costs?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates may think that Dedicated Instances or Dedicated Hosts are required for SAP isolation or compliance, but these are unnecessary for licensing cost reduction when using RDS for SQL Server with License Included.
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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Use Amazon RDS for SQL Server with License Included pricing.
Using Amazon RDS for SQL Server with License Included pricing eliminates the need for separate SQL Server licenses, which is the most cost-effective approach for migrating the SAP application. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: A (BYOL on Dedicated Hosts) requires existing SAP ASE licenses and Dedicated Hosts add cost; B (Dedicated Instances) provides isolation but adds expense without licensing benefit; D (Express Edition) is limited in features and may not support all SAP requirements.
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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Lift and shift to EC2 with SAP ASE BYOL on Dedicated Hosts.
Why it's wrong here
This option uses BYOL on Dedicated Hosts, which requires existing SAP ASE licenses and adds the cost of Dedicated Hosts, making it more expensive than License Included options.
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Use EC2 with SAP ASE Standard on Dedicated Instances to ensure isolation.
Why it's wrong here
Dedicated Instances provide isolation but are more expensive than standard instances and do not eliminate the need for SAP ASE licenses.
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Use Amazon RDS for SQL Server with License Included pricing.
Why this is correct
Amazon RDS for SAP ASE with License Included provides a managed database service where the license is included, minimizing licensing costs and reducing administrative overhead.
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Use EC2 with SAP ASE Express Edition, which is cheaper but may not support all features.
Why it's wrong here
SAP HANA is a different database product that requires separate licenses and may not support the existing application without significant rework.
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