Quick Answer
The answer is AWS Launch Wizard for SAP. This service automates the deployment of SAP application servers by providing a guided, best-practice workflow that provisions the underlying AWS infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networking, specifically optimized for SAP workloads. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between general automation tools and SAP-specific services; a common trap is choosing AWS CloudFormation, which is infrastructure-as-code but lacks the SAP-aware validation and pre-configured templates that Launch Wizard offers. Remember that for rehosting SAP application servers, you need a service that understands SAP architecture, not just generic scaling or orchestration—think of Launch Wizard as the "SAP deployment concierge" that handles the complexity of SAP-specific sizing and dependencies. A useful memory tip: if the task involves deploying SAP application servers, look for "Launch Wizard" in the options, as it is the only AWS service purpose-built for guided SAP infrastructure deployment.
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 its SAP application from on-premises to AWS. The migration plan includes rehosting the SAP application servers and re-platforming the database to Amazon RDS for SAP. Which AWS service should the company use to automate the deployment of SAP application servers?
AWS OpsWorks
Why wrong: OpsWorks is for configuration management, not SAP deployment.
AWS Launch Wizard for SAP
Launch Wizard automates SAP deployment, including application servers.
Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
Why wrong: Auto Scaling is for scaling, not initial deployment of SAP application servers.
AWS CloudFormation
Why wrong: CloudFormation can be used but is not SAP-specific; Launch Wizard simplifies SAP deployment.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
AWS Launch Wizard for SAP
AWS Launch Wizard for SAP is a service that automates the deployment of SAP infrastructure, including application servers. Option A (Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling) is for scaling, not initial deployment. Option B (AWS CloudFormation) is a general infrastructure-as-code tool but not SAP-specific. Option C (AWS Launch Wizard for SAP) is correct because it provides guided deployment for SAP. Option D (AWS OpsWorks) is for Chef/Puppet, not SAP-specific.
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 OpsWorks
Why it's wrong here
OpsWorks is for configuration management, not SAP deployment.
AWS Launch Wizard for SAP
Why this is correct
Launch Wizard automates SAP deployment, including application servers.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
Why it's wrong here
Auto Scaling is for scaling, not initial deployment of SAP application servers.
AWS CloudFormation
Why it's wrong here
CloudFormation can be used but is not SAP-specific; Launch Wizard simplifies SAP deployment.
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 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.
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Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: AWS Launch Wizard for SAP — AWS Launch Wizard for SAP is a service that automates the deployment of SAP infrastructure, including application servers. Option A (Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling) is for scaling, not initial deployment. Option B (AWS CloudFormation) is a general infrastructure-as-code tool but not SAP-specific. Option C (AWS Launch Wizard for SAP) is correct because it provides guided deployment for SAP. Option D (AWS OpsWorks) is for Chef/Puppet, not SAP-specific.
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