Quick Answer
The answer is AWS Backup. This service is the correct choice because it provides a fully managed, policy-driven solution to automate SAP HANA backup to S3, using pre- and post-scripts to ensure database consistency during the process. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of which native AWS service is purpose-built for backup orchestration versus custom or partial solutions. A common trap is confusing Amazon S3 Lifecycle policies, which only manage object expiration and tiering, or assuming AWS Lambda is the best fit—while Lambda can work, it requires significant custom coding and maintenance, making AWS Backup the simpler, supported approach. Remember the memory tip: “Backup is for backup, Lifecycle is for lifecycle”—AWS Backup handles the orchestration and scheduling, while S3 Lifecycle handles what happens to the backup files after they are stored.
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 administrator is configuring backups for an SAP HANA database running on Amazon EC2. The backup must be stored in Amazon S3 for long-term retention. Which AWS service should be used to automate the backup process?
AWS Backup
AWS Backup can orchestrate HANA backups with pre/post scripts.
Amazon S3 Lifecycle policies
Why wrong: Lifecycle policies manage expiration, not backup creation.
AWS Lambda
Why wrong: Lambda could be used but requires custom development.
Amazon EBS Snapshots
Why wrong: EBS snapshots are crash-consistent, not application-consistent for HANA.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
AWS Backup
Option B is correct: AWS Backup integrates with SAP HANA (via pre/post scripts) and can automate backups to S3. Option A is wrong: Amazon S3 Lifecycle policies manage object lifecycle, not backup orchestration. Option C is wrong: AWS Lambda could be used but requires custom coding; AWS Backup is simpler. Option D is wrong: Amazon EBS Snapshots are for block-level backups, not HANA-specific.
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.
AWS Backup
Why this is correct
AWS Backup can orchestrate HANA backups with pre/post scripts.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Amazon S3 Lifecycle policies
Why it's wrong here
Lifecycle policies manage expiration, not backup creation.
AWS Lambda
Why it's wrong here
Lambda could be used but requires custom development.
Amazon EBS Snapshots
Why it's wrong here
EBS snapshots are crash-consistent, not application-consistent for HANA.
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: AWS Backup — Option B is correct: AWS Backup integrates with SAP HANA (via pre/post scripts) and can automate backups to S3. Option A is wrong: Amazon S3 Lifecycle policies manage object lifecycle, not backup orchestration. Option C is wrong: AWS Lambda could be used but requires custom coding; AWS Backup is simpler. Option D is wrong: Amazon EBS Snapshots are for block-level backups, not HANA-specific.
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Variation 1. An SAP administrator needs to back up SAP HANA database to Amazon S3. Which AWS service or feature should be used to automate this backup?
easyWhy B: Option B is correct because the SAP HANA Backup and Recovery feature can back up directly to S3 via the Backint agent. Option A is incorrect because S3 Lifecycle policies manage object retention, not backup initiation. Option C is incorrect because AWS Backup supports some databases but not SAP HANA directly. Option D is incorrect because EBS snapshots capture the entire volume, not just the HANA database, and are not SAP HANA-aware.
Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
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