The correct answer is to configure log rotation and move old logs to Amazon S3 Glacier. This approach directly addresses the need to manage SAP app server log disk space by automating the archival of aged files to a cost-effective, durable storage tier, freeing up the EBS volume without manual intervention or temporary fixes. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of combining SAP log management best practices with AWS storage lifecycle policies—specifically, that log rotation must be enabled before any deletion or archival to prevent data loss, and that Glacier provides long-term retention at minimal cost. A common trap is choosing to simply increase the EBS volume size, which only delays the issue and incurs ongoing costs, or manually deleting logs, which is error-prone and violates audit requirements. Remember the memory tip: “Rotate, then archive—don’t just grow or delete by hand.”
PAS-C01 Operations and Maintenance Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 system administrator receives an alert that an EBS volume attached to an SAP application server is at 95% capacity. The volume is 100 GB gp2 and stores log files. What is the MOST efficient way to resolve the space issue?
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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Configure log rotation and move old logs to Amazon S3 Glacier.
Option D is correct because archiving old logs to Amazon S3 Glacier frees space and provides cost-effective long-term storage. Option A is wrong because log rotation must be configured before deleting. Option B is wrong because manual deletion is error-prone. Option C is wrong because increasing volume size is temporary.
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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Increase the volume size using Amazon EBS Elastic Volumes.
Why it's wrong here
Scaling up only postpones the issue and increases cost.
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Delete the oldest log files manually.
Why it's wrong here
Manual deletion is not efficient and may accidentally remove needed logs.
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Configure log rotation and move old logs to Amazon S3 Glacier.
Why this is correct
Automating archiving to S3 Glacier frees space and retains logs for compliance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Attach an additional EBS volume for log storage.
Why it's wrong here
Adding another volume does not resolve the full volume issue on the existing volume.
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.
Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure log rotation and move old logs to Amazon S3 Glacier. — Option D is correct because archiving old logs to Amazon S3 Glacier frees space and provides cost-effective long-term storage. Option A is wrong because log rotation must be configured before deleting. Option B is wrong because manual deletion is error-prone. Option C is wrong because increasing volume size is temporary.
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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