- A
Use AWS Backup to directly back up the SAP HANA database to S3 with SSE-S3
Why wrong: AWS Backup does not natively back up SAP HANA databases; it requires the Backint agent.
- B
Configure a cron job to copy the SAP HANA backup files from EBS to S3 using AWS CLI
Why wrong: This requires manual scripting and does not leverage native SAP integration.
- C
Install the SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3 and configure it to use SSE-S3 encryption
Backint is the recommended method for backing up SAP HANA to S3 with encryption.
- D
Use SAP HANA Studio to export the database to a file on EBS and then manually upload to S3
Why wrong: Manual process is not automated and not a best practice.
Question 813 of 1,733
Cost-Effective Encrypted Backup of SAP HANA to S3 Using Backint Agent
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of design of sap workloads on aws. 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 on AWS and wants to back up its SAP HANA database to Amazon S3. The database is 2 TB in size. The backup must be encrypted at rest in S3 and must be cost-effective. Which approach should the company use?
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
✓
Install the SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3 and configure it to use SSE-S3 encryption
Option C is correct because the SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3 is the AWS-recommended, native integration for backing up SAP HANA databases directly to S3. It supports SSE-S3 encryption at rest, ensuring cost-effective storage without manual intervention or additional infrastructure, and is designed to handle large databases like the 2 TB workload efficiently.
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.
- ✗
Use AWS Backup to directly back up the SAP HANA database to S3 with SSE-S3
Why it's wrong here
AWS Backup does not natively back up SAP HANA databases; it requires the Backint agent.
- ✗
Configure a cron job to copy the SAP HANA backup files from EBS to S3 using AWS CLI
Why it's wrong here
This requires manual scripting and does not leverage native SAP integration.
- ✓
Install the SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3 and configure it to use SSE-S3 encryption
Why this is correct
Backint is the recommended method for backing up SAP HANA to S3 with encryption.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use SAP HANA Studio to export the database to a file on EBS and then manually upload to S3
Why it's wrong here
Manual process is not automated and not a best practice.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse AWS Backup's general-purpose capabilities with SAP HANA-specific backup requirements, overlooking that only the Backint agent provides the native integration needed for consistent, encrypted, and automated backups to S3.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3 implements the Backint API, allowing HANA to stream backup data directly to S3 using multipart uploads for large datasets. SSE-S3 encryption is applied automatically at the object level, providing server-side encryption with Amazon S3-managed keys at no additional cost, which is ideal for cost-sensitive workloads. In real-world scenarios, this approach also supports incremental backups and parallel streaming, reducing backup windows for multi-terabyte databases.
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: Install the SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3 and configure it to use SSE-S3 encryption — Option C is correct because the SAP HANA Backint agent for Amazon S3 is the AWS-recommended, native integration for backing up SAP HANA databases directly to S3. It supports SSE-S3 encryption at rest, ensuring cost-effective storage without manual intervention or additional infrastructure, and is designed to handle large databases like the 2 TB workload efficiently.
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Variation 1. A company is running SAP HANA on AWS and needs to back up the database to Amazon S3. Which approach provides the most efficient and cost-effective backup strategy?
medium- A.Use AWS Storage Gateway with tapes.
- ✓ B.Use SAP HANA Backint agent to back up directly to S3.
- C.Take EBS snapshots of the HANA data volumes.
- D.Copy HANA data files to EC2 instance store.
Why B: The SAP HANA Backint agent is the native, certified integration for backing up SAP HANA directly to Amazon S3. It leverages the SAP HANA backup API to stream data directly to S3 without intermediate storage, providing the most efficient path with minimal overhead and cost, as you only pay for S3 storage and API calls.
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