PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
An SAP administrator needs to back up the SAP HANA database daily to Amazon S3 using the Backint agent. What is the prerequisite for this integration?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers assume AWS Backup is required for any backup to S3, but the Backint agent bypasses AWS Backup and writes directly to S3, making the SSM Agent the actual prerequisite.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Install the AWS Systems Manager Agent (SSM Agent) on the HANA host.
The AWS Backint agent for SAP HANA requires the AWS Systems Manager Agent (SSM Agent) to be installed on the HANA host. The Backint agent uses SSM Agent to securely communicate with AWS Systems Manager, which orchestrates the backup workflow and enables the agent to write backup data directly to Amazon S3. Without the SSM Agent, the Backint agent cannot authenticate or transfer data to S3, making it a mandatory prerequisite.
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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Install the AWS Systems Manager Agent (SSM Agent) on the HANA host.
Why this is correct
SSM Agent is required to run the Backint installation document.
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Create a backup vault in AWS Backup.
Why it's wrong here
Not a prerequisite for Backint.
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Mount an Amazon EFS file system to the HANA host for backup storage.
Why it's wrong here
EFS is not used with Backint.
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Configure AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to replicate data to S3.
Why it's wrong here
DMS is for migration, not backup.
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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