PAS-C01 Operations and Maintenance Practice Question
A company uses SAP NetWeaver with an Oracle database on EC2. The operations team wants to automate the patching of the operating system while ensuring minimal downtime. Which AWS Systems Manager capability should be used?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
(AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager) is correct because it automates OS patching with scheduling and maintenance windows, minimizing downtime for SAP NetWeaver on EC2. Option A (Automation) is for running predefined workflows, not specifically for patching. Option B (Run Command) is for ad-hoc command execution, not automated patching. Option C (OpsCenter) is for managing operational issues, not patching.
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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AWS Systems Manager Automation
Why it's wrong here
Automation can include patching but is not specifically for patching.
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AWS Systems Manager Run Command
Why it's wrong here
Run Command is for executing commands, not patching lifecycle.
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AWS Systems Manager OpsCenter
Why it's wrong here
OpsCenter is for aggregating and resolving operational issues.
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AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
Why this is correct
Patch Manager automates the process of patching managed instances.
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