Quick Answer
The answer is AWS Snowball Edge. This service is the correct choice because SAP DMO (Database Migration Option) can leverage Snowball Edge for an offline, physical data transfer, which is essential when migrating large SAP ECC 6.0 databases to SAP S/4HANA on AWS, as it bypasses network bandwidth limitations entirely. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of which AWS services integrate directly with SAP DMO’s methodology; a common trap is confusing Snowball Edge with AWS Direct Connect, which improves network speed but does not accelerate the bulk data transfer itself, or with AWS DataSync, which handles file data rather than database dumps. For a memory tip, think “Snowball for DMO” — the physical device rolls the heavy database load offline, while other services only help online.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. 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.
A company is migrating an SAP ECC 6.0 system to SAP S/4HANA on AWS. They plan to use SAP DMO. Which AWS service can be used to accelerate the data transfer during the migration?
AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)
Why wrong: DMS is not typically used with SAP DMO.
AWS Snowball Edge
Snowball Edge can be integrated with SAP DMO for offline data transfer.
AWS DataSync
Why wrong: DataSync is for file data, not SAP system migration.
AWS Direct Connect
Why wrong: Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connection, not a data transfer acceleration service.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
AWS Snowball Edge
AWS Snowball Edge can be used with SAP DMO to transfer data offline, especially for large databases. AWS Direct Connect improves network speed but is not a service for acceleration. AWS DataSync is for file data. AWS DMS is not used with DMO.
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 Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)
Why it's wrong here
DMS is not typically used with SAP DMO.
AWS Snowball Edge
Why this is correct
Snowball Edge can be integrated with SAP DMO for offline data transfer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
AWS DataSync
Why it's wrong here
DataSync is for file data, not SAP system migration.
AWS Direct Connect
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connection, not a data transfer acceleration service.
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
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Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: AWS Snowball Edge — AWS Snowball Edge can be used with SAP DMO to transfer data offline, especially for large databases. AWS Direct Connect improves network speed but is not a service for acceleration. AWS DataSync is for file data. AWS DMS is not used with DMO.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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