PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
An organization is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS. The system uses SAP NetWeaver and a third-party backup tool that requires direct access to the database files. Which AWS storage option should be used for the database to ensure compatibility?
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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Amazon EBS
(Amazon EBS) is correct because EBS provides block-level storage that can be mounted as a raw device, allowing backup tools to directly access database files. Option A (Amazon EFS) is wrong because EFS is a file storage service, not block-level. Option B (Amazon FSx for Windows File Server) is wrong because FSx for Windows is file storage for Windows workloads, not block-level. Option D (Amazon S3) is wrong because S3 is object storage, not block-level.
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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Amazon EFS
Why it's wrong here
EFS is file storage, not block-level.
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Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
Why it's wrong here
FSx is file storage, not block-level.
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Amazon EBS
Why this is correct
EBS provides block-level storage that can be accessed as a raw device.
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Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
S3 is object storage, not block-level.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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