Quick Answer
The answer is Dedicated Hosts, because this AWS pricing model is the only one that supports SAP BYOL pricing with dedicated hosts on AWS by providing visibility and control over physical server sockets and cores, which is required to comply with SAP’s per-core licensing metrics. When you launch an SAP workload on a Dedicated Host, you can apply your existing software licenses directly to the underlying hardware, ensuring you are not paying for new licenses while still meeting SAP’s strict licensing terms. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between licensing flexibility and mere isolation—a common trap is confusing Dedicated Instances with Dedicated Hosts, but remember that Dedicated Instances only provide hardware isolation without socket-level visibility, so they cannot support bring-your-own-license. The exam expects you to know that Reserved Instances and Savings Plans reduce compute costs but do not enable license portability. Memory tip: think “Host = Home for your own license,” because a Dedicated Host gives you a physical server you control, just like owning the house where you set the rules.
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 landscape to AWS and has a requirement to use existing software licenses to reduce costs. Which AWS pricing model should be used?
Dedicated Hosts
Dedicated Hosts allow per-socket/core licensing.
Compute Savings Plans
Why wrong: Savings Plans are for compute cost savings, not licensing.
Reserved Instances (RI)
Why wrong: RIs provide capacity reservation, not license flexibility.
Dedicated Instances
Why wrong: Dedicated Instances provide isolation, not license management.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Dedicated Hosts
Dedicated Hosts allow you to use your own licenses per core/socket. Option A is wrong because Reserved Instances are for capacity reservation, not license flexibility. Option C is wrong because Dedicated Instances are for isolation, not license management. Option D is wrong because Savings Plans are for compute usage, not license.
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.
Dedicated Hosts
Why this is correct
Dedicated Hosts allow per-socket/core licensing.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Compute Savings Plans
Why it's wrong here
Savings Plans are for compute cost savings, not licensing.
Reserved Instances (RI)
Why it's wrong here
RIs provide capacity reservation, not license flexibility.
Dedicated Instances
Why it's wrong here
Dedicated Instances provide isolation, not license management.
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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
What to study next
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Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Dedicated Hosts — Dedicated Hosts allow you to use your own licenses per core/socket. Option A is wrong because Reserved Instances are for capacity reservation, not license flexibility. Option C is wrong because Dedicated Instances are for isolation, not license management. Option D is wrong because Savings Plans are for compute usage, not license.
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Variation 1. A company is migrating its SAP system to AWS and wants to ensure that the migration does not violate any SAP licensing requirements. Which of the following is a correct licensing consideration?
easyWhy B: Option B is correct because SAP requires that customers have proper licenses for all systems, including production and non-production, running on AWS. Option A is wrong because AWS does not provide SAP licenses by default. Option C is wrong because SAP licensing is based on the number of users or processor cores, not on the AWS account. Option D is wrong because SAP licensing is required for all environments.
Variation 2. A company is planning to migrate an SAP ERP system to AWS. They want to use an existing software license with no additional cost. Which AWS service allows them to bring their own SAP license?
easyWhy B: AWS License Manager helps manage licenses, including bring-your-own-license (BYOL) for SAP. Option B is wrong because AWS Systems Manager is for management, not licensing. Option C is wrong because AWS Organizations is for multi-account governance. Option D is wrong because AWS Service Catalog is for provisioning approved services.
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