The answer is the SAP HANA Hardware Directory, the SAP Cloud Appliance Library, and AWS documentation. These three sources are correct because SAP HANA certification for AWS EC2 instance types is a hardware-level validation that SAP performs and publishes only through its own official directory, while the Cloud Appliance Library offers pre-validated HANA images that inherently guarantee certification, and AWS documentation explicitly lists the certified instance families for customer reference. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between sources that provide authoritative certification data versus tools that merely estimate cost or offer support. A common trap is selecting the AWS Pricing Calculator, which shows instance pricing but never certification status, or AWS Support, which can help troubleshoot but is not a direct verification source. Memory tip: think "SAP owns the list, AWS mirrors it, and CAL proves it."
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
An SAP customer is planning to use AWS for their SAP HANA environment. They need to ensure that the chosen EC2 instance types are certified by SAP for HANA. Which THREE sources can they use to verify SAP HANA certification for AWS instance types? (Select THREE.)
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 documentation on SAP HANA certified instances
Options A, B, and D are correct. The SAP HANA Hardware Directory lists certified instances. The SAP Cloud Appliance Library provides pre-configured HANA images. AWS documentation also lists certified instances. Option C (AWS Pricing Calculator) does not provide certification info. Option E (AWS Support) can assist but is not a direct source for certification lists.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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 documentation on SAP HANA certified instances
Why this is correct
AWS publishes a list of SAP HANA certified instance types.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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SAP Cloud Appliance Library (CAL)
Why this is correct
CAL provides pre-configured HANA instances on certified hardware.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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AWS Support Center
Why it's wrong here
Support can answer questions but is not a primary source for certification lists.
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AWS Pricing Calculator
Why it's wrong here
The calculator provides cost estimates but not certification status.
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SAP HANA Hardware Directory (SAP website)
Why this is correct
The official SAP HANA Hardware Directory lists all certified hardware including AWS instances.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS documentation on SAP HANA certified instances — Options A, B, and D are correct. The SAP HANA Hardware Directory lists certified instances. The SAP Cloud Appliance Library provides pre-configured HANA images. AWS documentation also lists certified instances. Option C (AWS Pricing Calculator) does not provide certification info. Option E (AWS Support) can assist but is not a direct source for certification lists.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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