Automating SAP System Deployment with AWS Launch Wizard and CloudFormation
A company is planning to migrate its SAP landscape to AWS. They want to use AWS services to reduce operational overhead. Which TWO services can help automate the deployment and configuration of SAP systems? (Choose two.)
Quick Answer
The answer is AWS CloudFormation and AWS Launch Wizard. These two services directly automate SAP deployment and configuration on AWS by using infrastructure as code and predefined best-practice templates. CloudFormation allows you to model and provision SAP landscapes through declarative templates, while Launch Wizard simplifies the process by guiding you through validated, automated workflows for SAP system sizing, resource provisioning, and configuration. On the PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between deployment automation tools and operational management services—a common trap is confusing Systems Manager (for patching and run commands) or CloudWatch (for monitoring) with deployment automation. Remember that Launch Wizard and CloudFormation are the only two services among the options that actually build and configure the SAP infrastructure from scratch. Memory tip: think “Launch and Form” for building, not “Manage and Watch” for running.
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse AWS Systems Manager's automation capabilities (e.g., Run Command, State Manager) with deployment automation, but Systems Manager is designed for ongoing management and remediation, not for the initial provisioning and configuration of SAP systems.
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 Launch Wizard for SAP
AWS Launch Wizard for SAP is correct because it provides a guided, step-by-step process to size, configure, and deploy SAP systems on AWS, automatically provisioning the necessary EC2 instances, storage, and networking. It reduces operational overhead by automating the deployment and initial configuration of SAP landscapes, including HANA databases and NetWeaver applications.
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 Launch Wizard for SAP
Why this is correct
Launch Wizard automates the deployment of SAP systems on AWS.
- ✗
Amazon CloudWatch
Why it's wrong here
CloudWatch is for monitoring and logging, not deployment.
- ✗
AWS Systems Manager
Why it's wrong here
Systems Manager is for operations and patch management, not initial deployment.
- ✓
AWS CloudFormation
Why this is correct
CloudFormation can define infrastructure as code and automate SAP deployment.
- ✗
Amazon WorkSpaces
Why it's wrong here
WorkSpaces provides virtual desktops, not SAP deployment.
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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Variation 1. A company is planning to migrate their SAP ECC system to AWS. They want to minimize downtime and use an automated approach. Which AWS service should be used for the migration?
medium- A.AWS Application Discovery Service
- B.AWS CloudFormation
- ✓ C.AWS Launch Wizard
- D.AWS Server Migration Service
Why C: AWS Launch Wizard for SAP is the correct choice because it provides a guided, automated deployment of SAP ECC on AWS, including infrastructure provisioning, OS configuration, and SAP installation. It minimizes downtime by automating the entire migration process, from sizing to deployment, using predefined best practices.
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