Quick Answer
The answer is to use EBS snapshots managed by AWS Backup. This combination ensures consistent backup of multiple EBS volumes for SAP HANA because AWS Backup can create snapshot consistency groups, which coordinate the snapshotting of all volumes at the exact same point in time, preventing data corruption from writes in progress across /hana/data, /hana/log, and /hana/shared. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this tests your understanding that while individual EBS snapshots are the foundation, cross-volume consistency requires a coordination mechanism—a common trap is assuming AWS Backup alone is the answer without recognizing that EBS snapshots are the underlying technology. The exam often pairs these two as the correct pair, and a frequent distractor is Lifecycle Manager, which automates snapshots but does not guarantee point-in-time consistency across multiple volumes by default. Memory tip: think “Backup for coordination, Snapshots for execution”—AWS Backup orchestrates the simultaneous snapshot of the EBS volumes.
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.
An SAP HANA database is running on an EC2 instance with multiple EBS volumes for /hana/data, /hana/log, and /hana/shared. Which TWO AWS features should be used to ensure that the EBS volumes are backed up consistently?
Amazon S3
Why wrong: S3 is not a backup service for EBS volumes.
AWS Storage Gateway
Why wrong: Storage Gateway is for hybrid storage, not for EBS backup.
EBS snapshots
EBS snapshots are the primary backup mechanism.
EBS Lifecycle Manager
Why wrong: Lifecycle Manager automates snapshot creation but does not guarantee cross-volume consistency.
AWS Backup
AWS Backup can create consistent snapshots across multiple volumes.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
EBS snapshots
EBS snapshots are the standard backup method for EBS volumes. However, to ensure consistency across multiple volumes (e.g., for a striped filesystem), the volumes should be snapshotted at the same point in time. AWS Backup can automate this with snapshot consistency groups. While AWS Backup can create consistent snapshots, it also supports application-consistent backups. The two correct options are EBS snapshots and AWS Backup. Lifecycle Manager can create snapshots but does not ensure cross-volume consistency by default.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
S3 is not a backup service for EBS volumes.
AWS Storage Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Storage Gateway is for hybrid storage, not for EBS backup.
EBS snapshots
Why this is correct
EBS snapshots are the primary backup mechanism.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
EBS Lifecycle Manager
Why it's wrong here
Lifecycle Manager automates snapshot creation but does not guarantee cross-volume consistency.
AWS Backup
Why this is correct
AWS Backup can create consistent snapshots across multiple volumes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: EBS snapshots — EBS snapshots are the standard backup method for EBS volumes. However, to ensure consistency across multiple volumes (e.g., for a striped filesystem), the volumes should be snapshotted at the same point in time. AWS Backup can automate this with snapshot consistency groups. While AWS Backup can create consistent snapshots, it also supports application-consistent backups. The two correct options are EBS snapshots and AWS Backup. Lifecycle Manager can create snapshots but does not ensure cross-volume consistency by default.
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