The answer is to verify that the EC2 instance type is listed in the SAP HANA certified instance list and to confirm the operating system version is on the SAP HANA certified OS list. These two steps are correct because SAP’s certification requirements for running HANA on AWS are strict: only specific instance types and OS versions have been tested and approved by SAP to guarantee performance and stability. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this concept tests your understanding of the SAP HANA AWS certification validation process, often appearing as a trap where candidates confuse general AWS best practices—like enabling EBS optimization or choosing a recent AMI—with SAP’s specific certification criteria. A common memory tip is to remember that SAP certification is about the hardware and OS, not the AMI or storage settings: think “Instance and OS, not AMI or EBS.”
PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
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 HANA database to AWS. They need to validate that the target AWS environment meets SAP's certification requirements. Which two steps should they take? (Choose TWO.)
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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Confirm that the operating system is SAP certified for HANA
SAP certification requires using certified instance types and operating systems. Option A ensures the instance is certified. Option D ensures the correct OS version. Option B is not required because EBS optimization is standard for many instances. Option C is not a requirement. Option E is incorrect because the AMI ID is not relevant to certification.
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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Configure the instance with 10 Gbps network bandwidth
Why it's wrong here
Bandwidth is not a certification criterion.
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Use an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) from the AWS Marketplace that includes SAP HANA
Why it's wrong here
AMI is not a certification factor.
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Ensure that the EBS volumes are optimized for high throughput
Why it's wrong here
EBS optimization is not a certification requirement.
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Confirm that the operating system is SAP certified for HANA
Why this is correct
OS certification is required.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Verify that the EC2 instance type is listed in the SAP HANA certified instance list
Why this is correct
Certified instances are a requirement.
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 healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
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.
Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Confirm that the operating system is SAP certified for HANA — SAP certification requires using certified instance types and operating systems. Option A ensures the instance is certified. Option D ensures the correct OS version. Option B is not required because EBS optimization is standard for many instances. Option C is not a requirement. Option E is incorrect because the AMI ID is not relevant to certification.
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.
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 is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS. The system uses an SAP HANA database and runs on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). The company wants to use the same SLES version on AWS and needs to ensure that the instance type supports the required SAP HANA workload. Which AWS resource should the administrator use to find the appropriate instance types?
✓ B.The SAP Certified and Supported SAP HANA Hardware Directory on the SAP website.
C.The SAP on AWS Implementation Guide.
D.The AWS Trusted Advisor console.
Why B: Option A is correct because the SAP Certified and Supported SAP HANA Hardware Directory lists all AWS instance types certified for SAP HANA. The administrator can filter by provider, OS, and instance type. Options B, C, D are incorrect because they do not provide the certified hardware list.
Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
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