- A
Amazon S3 Glacier
Why wrong: Glacier is for long-term archival, not for direct Backint integration.
- B
Amazon EBS
Why wrong: EBS is block storage attached to instances, not used by Backint for backup storage.
- C
Amazon EFS
Why wrong: EFS is file storage, not supported by Backint for SAP HANA.
- D
Amazon S3
Backint for SAP HANA on AWS sends backups to an S3 bucket.
Question 154 of 1,733
SAP HANA Backint Backup Storage — Amazon S3 | AWS SAP on AWS Specialty Explained
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.
A company runs SAP HANA on AWS and wants to back up the database using Backint integration. Which AWS service is required to store the backups?
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
Backint for SAP HANA on AWS is an interface that allows SAP HANA to back up directly to Amazon S3. Amazon S3 is the supported storage service for Backint integration. Option A (Amazon S3 Glacier) is an archival storage class and not directly used by Backint for backups. Option B (Amazon EBS) provides block storage volumes, but Backint does not interface with EBS for database backups. Option C (Amazon EFS) is a file storage service and is not compatible with the Backint API. Therefore, Option D (Amazon S3) is correct.
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 Glacier
Why it's wrong here
Glacier is for long-term archival, not for direct Backint integration.
- ✗
Amazon EBS
Why it's wrong here
EBS is block storage attached to instances, not used by Backint for backup storage.
- ✗
Amazon EFS
Why it's wrong here
EFS is file storage, not supported by Backint for SAP HANA.
- ✓
Amazon S3
Why this is correct
Backint for SAP HANA on AWS sends backups to an S3 bucket.
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 |
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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.
- →
Operations and Maintenance — study guide chapter
Learn the concepts, then practise the questions
- →
Operations and Maintenance practice questions
Targeted practice on this topic area only
- →
All PAS-C01 questions
1,733 questions across all exam domains
- →
AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 study guide
Full concept coverage aligned to exam objectives
- →
PAS-C01 practice test guide
How to use practice tests most effectively before exam day
Related practice questions
Related PAS-C01 practice-question pages
Use these pages to review the topic behind this question. This is how one missed question becomes focused revision.
Design of SAP Workloads on AWS practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to Design of SAP Workloads on AWS.
Technology practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to Technology.
Migration practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to Migration.
Operations and Maintenance practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to Operations and Maintenance.
PAS-C01 fundamentals practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to PAS-C01 fundamentals.
PAS-C01 scenario practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to PAS-C01 scenario.
PAS-C01 troubleshooting practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to PAS-C01 troubleshooting.
Practice this exam
Start a free PAS-C01 practice session
Short sessions build daily habit. Longer sessions build exam-day stamina. Try a timed session to simulate real conditions.
FAQ
Questions learners often ask
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: Amazon S3 — Backint for SAP HANA on AWS is an interface that allows SAP HANA to back up directly to Amazon S3. Amazon S3 is the supported storage service for Backint integration. Option A (Amazon S3 Glacier) is an archival storage class and not directly used by Backint for backups. Option B (Amazon EBS) provides block storage volumes, but Backint does not interface with EBS for database backups. Option C (Amazon EFS) is a file storage service and is not compatible with the Backint API. Therefore, Option D (Amazon S3) is correct.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
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 is running SAP BusinessObjects on AWS and needs to back up the CMS database (an SAP HANA database) daily. The backup must be stored in Amazon S3 for long-term retention and must be recoverable within 4 hours. Which backup strategy meets these requirements?
hard- A.Copy the HANA data files to an Amazon EBS volume in a different Availability Zone.
- ✓ B.Configure the SAP HANA Backint agent to back up directly to Amazon S3.
- C.Use AWS Backup to create application-consistent backups of the HANA database.
- D.Take daily EBS snapshots of the HANA volumes.
Why B: Option B is correct because the SAP HANA Backint agent allows direct backup to Amazon S3, providing a native and efficient method for consistent HANA backups. Option A is incorrect because copying data files to an EBS volume in another AZ does not ensure database consistency and is not a proper backup method for HANA. Option C is incorrect because AWS Backup does not natively support application-consistent backups for SAP HANA databases. Option D is incorrect because EBS snapshots are not crash-consistent for HANA and do not guarantee point-in-time recovery for the database.
Variation 2. A company runs SAP HANA on AWS and wants to implement a backup strategy using AWS Backint agent for SAP HANA. Which storage service is best suited for storing the backup files when using Backint?
medium- A.Amazon S3 Glacier
- B.Amazon EFS
- ✓ C.Amazon S3
- D.Amazon EBS
Why C: AWS Backint agent for SAP HANA is designed to stream backups directly to Amazon S3, making S3 the optimal storage service for backup files. Option B (Amazon EFS) is a file storage service not intended for Backint backups. Option A (Amazon S3 Glacier) is a cold archival storage, not suited for frequent backups. Option D (Amazon EBS) provides block storage for EC2 instances, not the target for Backint.
Keep practising
More PAS-C01 practice questions
- A company runs SAP S/4HANA on AWS. The environment includes an SAP HANA database on an EC2 instance with multiple EBS vo…
- A company runs SAP S/4HANA on AWS with a High Availability (HA) cluster spanning two Availability Zones (us-east-1a and…
- A company is planning to migrate its SAP landscape to AWS. The landscape includes development, quality assurance, and pr…
- A company is using AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager to patch a fleet of EC2 instances. The instances are in a patch gro…
- A company is migrating a legacy on-premises application to AWS. The application uses a MySQL database with a complex sto…
- A company is migrating a large SAP ERP system to AWS using SAP HANA. They want to minimize downtime and ensure consisten…
Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
This PAS-C01 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Amazon Web Services certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the PAS-C01 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.