Quick Answer
The answer is Amazon RDS for Oracle, as it is the most suitable AWS database service for migrating an SAP ERP system that relies on an Oracle Database backend while minimizing licensing costs and administrative overhead. Amazon RDS for Oracle fully supports Oracle Database for SAP workloads, automating routine administrative tasks like backups, patching, and hardware provisioning, which directly reduces overhead. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of database compatibility and managed service benefits for SAP migrations; a common trap is confusing Aurora or DynamoDB as viable options, but Aurora is MySQL/PostgreSQL-compatible and DynamoDB is NoSQL, neither supporting Oracle’s proprietary features required by SAP ERP. Remember the memory tip: “For Oracle on SAP, RDS is the map—no Aurora, no Dynamo, just managed Oracle in the cloud.”
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. 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 planning to migrate its SAP ERP system to AWS. The system uses Oracle Database as its backend. The company wants to minimize licensing costs and administrative overhead. Which AWS database service is most suitable for this migration?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Amazon Redshift
Why wrong: Redshift is a data warehouse.
Amazon DynamoDB
Why wrong: DynamoDB is NoSQL, not suitable for SAP ERP.
Amazon RDS for Oracle
RDS for Oracle provides managed Oracle database service.
Amazon Aurora
Why wrong: Aurora is not compatible with Oracle.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Amazon RDS for Oracle
Option A is correct because Amazon RDS for Oracle supports Oracle Database with automated administration and can be used for SAP ERP. Option B is incorrect because Aurora is a MySQL/PostgreSQL-compatible database, not Oracle. Option C is incorrect because DynamoDB is NoSQL. Option D is incorrect because Redshift is a data warehouse.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Amazon Redshift
Why it's wrong here
Redshift is a data warehouse.
Amazon DynamoDB
Why it's wrong here
DynamoDB is NoSQL, not suitable for SAP ERP.
Amazon RDS for Oracle
Why this is correct
RDS for Oracle provides managed Oracle database service.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Amazon Aurora
Why it's wrong here
Aurora is not compatible with Oracle.
Common exam traps
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
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.
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Technology — This question tests Technology — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
The correct answer is: Amazon RDS for Oracle — Option A is correct because Amazon RDS for Oracle supports Oracle Database with automated administration and can be used for SAP ERP. Option B is incorrect because Aurora is a MySQL/PostgreSQL-compatible database, not Oracle. Option C is incorrect because DynamoDB is NoSQL. Option D is incorrect because Redshift is a data warehouse.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PAS-C01 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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