Quick Answer
The answer is AWS DataSync, which is the correct choice because it is specifically designed to efficiently transfer large files like SAP HANA backup files to Amazon S3 over the network, handling automation, encryption, and validation without requiring additional infrastructure. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between services that move data versus those that merely accelerate or connect networks—a common trap is confusing S3 Transfer Acceleration, which only speeds up uploads, with a full managed transfer service. Remember that DataSync is purpose-built for large-scale, recurring data migrations, making it ideal for transferring HANA backup files to S3 during a homogeneous copy migration. A quick memory tip: think “Sync for big backups” to recall that DataSync handles the heavy lifting of moving HANA files efficiently.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 migrating an SAP HANA system to AWS using a homogeneous copy. The source database is SAP HANA 2.0 on SUSE Linux, and the target is also SAP HANA 2.0 on AWS. Which AWS service can be used to transfer the HANA backup files to Amazon S3 efficiently?
AWS DataSync
DataSync is designed for efficient, secure data transfer to S3.
AWS Storage Gateway
Why wrong: Storage Gateway provides hybrid storage, not optimized for large file transfer to S3.
AWS Direct Connect
Why wrong: Direct Connect provides a dedicated network but does not transfer files itself.
Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration
Why wrong: Transfer Acceleration speeds up uploads but does not manage transfer jobs like DataSync.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
AWS DataSync
AWS DataSync can efficiently transfer large files to S3. Option A (AWS Storage Gateway) is for hybrid storage. Option B (AWS DataSync) is correct. Option C (AWS S3 Transfer Acceleration) speeds up S3 uploads but is not a managed transfer service like DataSync. Option D (AWS Direct Connect) is a network connection.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
AWS DataSync
Why this is correct
DataSync is designed for efficient, secure data transfer to S3.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
AWS Storage Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Storage Gateway provides hybrid storage, not optimized for large file transfer to S3.
AWS Direct Connect
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect provides a dedicated network but does not transfer files itself.
Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration
Why it's wrong here
Transfer Acceleration speeds up uploads but does not manage transfer jobs like DataSync.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: AWS DataSync — AWS DataSync can efficiently transfer large files to S3. Option A (AWS Storage Gateway) is for hybrid storage. Option B (AWS DataSync) is correct. Option C (AWS S3 Transfer Acceleration) speeds up S3 uploads but is not a managed transfer service like DataSync. Option D (AWS Direct Connect) is a network connection.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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