PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
An SAP landscape on AWS includes several instances in a VPC. The administrator needs to ensure that SAProuter can connect to the SAP system from the internet securely. Which networking component should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'secure connectivity from the internet' with simply providing internet access via an Internet Gateway, overlooking the need for encrypted tunneling and network isolation that a VPN provides.
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 VPN connection to the customer's network
An AWS VPN connection establishes an encrypted tunnel over the internet between the customer's on-premises network and the VPC, allowing SAProuter to connect securely to the SAP system without exposing any instance to the public internet. This aligns with the requirement for secure, authenticated connectivity from the internet while maintaining network isolation.
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 Direct Connect with a public VIF
Why it's wrong here
Public VIF is for AWS public services, not for SAProuter.
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Internet Gateway with a public IP on the SAProuter instance
Why it's wrong here
Exposing SAProuter directly to the internet is not secure.
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AWS CloudFront with a security group
Why it's wrong here
CloudFront is a CDN, not for SAProuter.
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AWS VPN connection to the customer's network
Why this is correct
VPN provides encrypted tunnel for secure SAProuter communication.
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