- A
Amazon CloudWatch Events
Why wrong: Only triggers, doesn't manage backups.
- B
Amazon S3
Why wrong: Storage target, not a backup automation service.
- C
AWS CloudTrail
Why wrong: Auditing service.
- D
AWS Backup
AWS Backup supports HANA backups via pre-scripts.
- E
Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager
DLM automates EBS snapshots for HANA data volumes.
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Automate SAP HANA Backups on EC2 Using AWS Backup and DLM
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. 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.
Which TWO AWS services can be used to perform automated backups of an SAP HANA database running on EC2? (Choose 2.)
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
✓
AWS Backup
The correct options are D (AWS Backup) and E (Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager). AWS Backup provides automated backup for SAP HANA databases through its integration with SAP HANA Backup. Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager (DLM) automates the creation, retention, and deletion of EBS snapshots, which can be used for backing up HANA data. CloudWatch Events (A) can trigger responses but does not perform backups. Amazon S3 (B) is object storage, not a backup automation service. AWS CloudTrail (C) is for auditing API calls, not backups.
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.
- ✗
Amazon CloudWatch Events
Why it's wrong here
Only triggers, doesn't manage backups.
- ✗
Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
Storage target, not a backup automation service.
- ✗
AWS CloudTrail
Why it's wrong here
Auditing service.
- ✓
AWS Backup
Why this is correct
AWS Backup supports HANA backups via pre-scripts.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager
Why this is correct
DLM automates EBS snapshots for HANA data volumes.
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 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.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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What does this PAS-C01 question test?
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: AWS Backup — The correct options are D (AWS Backup) and E (Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager). AWS Backup provides automated backup for SAP HANA databases through its integration with SAP HANA Backup. Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager (DLM) automates the creation, retention, and deletion of EBS snapshots, which can be used for backing up HANA data. CloudWatch Events (A) can trigger responses but does not perform backups. Amazon S3 (B) is object storage, not a backup automation service. AWS CloudTrail (C) is for auditing API calls, not backups.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Same concept, more angles
2 more ways this is tested on PAS-C01
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. A company runs SAP on AWS and has configured automated snapshots of EBS volumes for backup. The operations team discovers that the snapshots are not being deleted after the retention period. Which action should be taken to ensure snapshots are automatically deleted?
medium- A.Set an S3 Lifecycle policy on the snapshots.
- ✓ B.Use Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager to create a snapshot lifecycle policy.
- C.Create a CloudWatch Events rule to invoke a Lambda function for deletion.
- D.Configure retention policy directly on the EBS volume.
Why B: Option B is correct because Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager (DLM) allows you to create automated lifecycle policies for EBS snapshots, including automatic deletion after a retention period. Option A is incorrect because S3 Lifecycle policies do not apply to EBS snapshots; EBS snapshots are stored in S3 but are managed separately. Option C is incorrect because while possible, using CloudWatch Events and Lambda is not the recommended managed solution; DLM is purpose-built for this task. Option D is incorrect because there is no native retention policy on EBS volumes; retention is handled through snapshot lifecycle policies.
Variation 2. Which TWO steps are required to set up automated backups for an SAP HANA database running on EC2?
easy- A.Create an Amazon EBS snapshot of the HANA data volumes
- ✓ B.Install and configure the SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3
- C.Set up a lifecycle policy to transition backups to Amazon S3 Glacier
- ✓ D.Create an Amazon S3 bucket to store the backup files
- E.Enable automatic backups in the HANA Studio
Why B: The SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3 is a certified integration that allows HANA to send backup data directly to S3 via the Backint API, which is the standard method for automated, HANA-aware backups to object storage. This replaces traditional file-based backups and enables seamless integration with AWS backup services without manual scripting.
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