- A
Amazon S3
S3 is a common backup target.
- B
Amazon S3 Glacier
Glacier is for archival backups.
- C
Amazon RDS
Why wrong: RDS is a managed database service.
- D
Amazon DynamoDB
Why wrong: DynamoDB is a NoSQL database.
- E
Amazon EBS
Why wrong: EBS is for EC2 block storage, not backup storage.
Question 907 of 1,733
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
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.
Which TWO AWS services can be used to store SAP backup data? (Choose two.)
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
✓
Amazon S3
Amazon S3 is correct because it provides a highly durable, scalable, and cost-effective object storage service that can be used to store SAP backup data, such as database backups from SAP HANA or SAP ASE, via native integration or third-party backup tools. SAP-certified backup solutions, including the SAP HANA Backup & Recovery tool, can directly write backups to S3 buckets using the S3 API, supporting standard storage classes for frequent access.
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 S3
Why this is correct
S3 is a common backup target.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Amazon S3 Glacier
Why this is correct
Glacier is for archival backups.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Amazon RDS
Why it's wrong here
RDS is a managed database service.
- ✗
Amazon DynamoDB
Why it's wrong here
DynamoDB is a NoSQL database.
- ✗
Amazon EBS
Why it's wrong here
EBS is for EC2 block storage, not backup storage.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse Amazon EBS as a backup storage service because it is commonly used for EC2 instance storage, but EBS volumes are not designed for long-term, cost-effective backup archiving, whereas S3 and S3 Glacier are the correct services for storing SAP backup data.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SAP HANA backups can be written directly to S3 using the 'BACKUP DATA USING FILE' command with an S3 bucket path, leveraging multipart uploads for large files. Amazon S3 Glacier is ideal for long-term archival of SAP backups, offering retrieval times from minutes to hours and lower storage costs, with lifecycle policies automating transitions from S3 Standard to Glacier. In real-world scenarios, enterprises often use a combination of S3 for recent backups and S3 Glacier for compliance-driven retention, with AWS Backup or SAP-certified tools like Commvault managing the workflow.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
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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The correct answer is: Amazon S3 — Amazon S3 is correct because it provides a highly durable, scalable, and cost-effective object storage service that can be used to store SAP backup data, such as database backups from SAP HANA or SAP ASE, via native integration or third-party backup tools. SAP-certified backup solutions, including the SAP HANA Backup & Recovery tool, can directly write backups to S3 buckets using the S3 API, supporting standard storage classes for frequent access.
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