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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a SAP system to AWS and needs to ensure that the SAP license is compliant. The current license is based on the number of users. What is the correct approach for SAP licensing on AWS?

A.Purchase a SAP license through AWS Marketplace that is included in the EC2 instance cost.

B.Use AWS License Manager to track the number of vCPUs and report to SAP.

C.Bring your own SAP license to AWS and ensure compliance with the user-based metric.

D.Use AWS License Manager to convert the user-based license to a processor-based license.

AnswerC

SAP allows BYOL to AWS.

Why this answer

SAP licensing on AWS follows the same model as on-premises; the customer must license the SAP software based on users or engine size. Option A is wrong because AWS does not offer bring-your-own-license for all SAP products, but it is allowed. Option B is wrong because AWS does not include SAP licenses.

Option D is wrong because AWS does not provide SAP licenses.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which THREE factors should be considered when selecting an AWS Region for a migration to minimize latency for users in Europe? (Choose three.)

Select 3 answers

A.Data residency and compliance requirements

B.Availability of required AWS services in that Region

C.Proximity to user base

D.Number of Availability Zones in the Region

E.Cost of data transfer between Regions

AnswersA, B, C

Data may need to stay in specific countries.

Why this answer

Data residency and compliance requirements (Option A) are critical when selecting an AWS Region for a migration to minimize latency for users in Europe because many European countries have strict data sovereignty laws (e.g., GDPR) that mandate personal data remain within the EU/EEA. Choosing a Region outside Europe would violate these regulations, regardless of latency benefits, and could result in legal penalties. Therefore, compliance directly influences which Regions are permissible, making it a primary factor in Region selection.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse Availability Zone count with latency optimization, but Availability Zones are designed for resilience within a Region, not for reducing user-facing latency.

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MCQeasy

A company is planning to migrate its SAP system to AWS and wants to test the migration process with a smaller system first. Which AWS service can be used to create a pre-configured SAP environment for testing?

A.AWS Service Catalog

B.AWS Quick Starts

C.AWS Launch Wizard for SAP

D.AWS CloudFormation

AnswerC

Launch Wizard provides a guided, pre-configured SAP deployment for testing.

Why this answer

AWS Launch Wizard for SAP provides a guided way to deploy SAP systems on AWS, including pre-configured environments, making it ideal for testing migrations. Option A (AWS Service Catalog) is for IT governance and not SAP-specific. Option B (AWS Quick Starts) are templates but not pre-configured for SAP.

Option D (AWS CloudFormation) is infrastructure as code but lacks SAP-specific pre-configuration.

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MCQeasy

A company wants to migrate a 10 TB SAP HANA database to AWS with minimal downtime. The network bandwidth between the on-premises data center and AWS is 1 Gbps. Which migration method is most suitable?

A.Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the initial data load, then use AWS DMS for ongoing replication.

B.Use SAP HANA System Replication directly over the internet.

C.Use AWS DMS with ongoing replication to migrate data incrementally.

D.Use AWS Backup to back up the database to S3 and restore to an EC2 instance.

AnswerA

Snowball Edge handles large data offline; DMS can do CDC after initial load.

Why this answer

Given the large data size and limited bandwidth, using AWS Snowball Edge for initial load reduces network dependency. AWS DMS with CDC requires a stable connection but initial load over 1 Gbps would take >22 hours. Backup/restore over network also suffers from bandwidth.

SAP HANA System Replication requires high bandwidth and low latency.

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MCQmedium

Refer to the exhibit. A migration engineer is setting up an IAM policy for an AWS DMS task that will replicate data from an on-premises SAP ASE database to Amazon RDS for SAP ASE. The engineer wants to ensure the DMS task can be created and started. What is missing from this policy?

A.Permissions to create DMS endpoints (dms:CreateEndpoint)

B.Permissions to describe DMS replication instances

C.Permissions to start and stop replication tasks

D.Permissions to use AWS Key Management Service (KMS) for encryption

AnswerA

Endpoints are required for replication tasks.

Why this answer

Creating endpoints is a prerequisite for running a DMS task, and the provided policy does not include 'dms:CreateEndpoint'. Option B is incorrect because the policy does not include 'dms:DescribeReplicationInstances', but that is not required to create or start the task; the issue is missing endpoint creation permissions. Option C is incorrect because the policy does include 'dms:StartReplicationTask', so starting the task is allowed once endpoints exist.

Option D is incorrect because the policy does not reference KMS actions, and encryption via KMS would require additional permissions, but that is not the immediate missing piece for creating and starting the task.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is migrating a web application to AWS and wants to improve security. The application uses a classic three-tier architecture. Which TWO security measures should the company implement?

Select 2 answers

A.Allow direct internet access to the database tier

B.Use Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration

C.Place all tiers in public subnets

D.Use AWS WAF to protect the web tier

E.Use security groups to control traffic between tiers

AnswersD, E

AWS WAF is a web application firewall that protects web applications from common exploits, making it a valid security measure.

Why this answer

Using security groups as a virtual firewall (Option E) and AWS WAF to protect against common web exploits (Option D) are both security best practices. Option A (Direct internet access for database tier) is insecure. Option B (S3 Transfer Acceleration) is for speed, not security.

Option C (Place all tiers in public subnets) is insecure.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating an on-premises SAP HANA database to AWS. The database is 2 TB in size, and the network link has a bandwidth of 1 Gbps with an average utilization of 40% during the migration window. They need to minimize the migration time. Which approach should they use?

A.Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the data physically.

B.Request a temporary bandwidth increase from the ISP.

C.Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) with ongoing replication to minimize downtime.

D.Use Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration to speed up the transfer.

AnswerA

Snowball avoids network bottleneck for large data.

Why this answer

AWS Snowball Edge is the most efficient approach for large data transfers (2 TB) over a constrained network (1 Gbps at 40% utilization ≈ 400 Mbps). It physically ships the data, avoiding network bottlenecks entirely. Option A is correct.

Option B is wrong because requesting a bandwidth increase is impractical and may not be feasible. Option C is wrong: AWS DMS with ongoing replication minimizes downtime for incremental changes, but the initial full load would still be slow over the constrained network, increasing total migration time. Option D is wrong: Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration only speeds up uploads to S3, not to SAP HANA directly, and it still relies on the network link.

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Multi-Selectmedium

An organization is planning to migrate its SAP landscape to AWS and needs to ensure high availability for the SAP Central Services (ASCS) instance. Which TWO AWS services can be used to implement a high-availability architecture for ASCS?

Select 2 answers

A.Amazon EC2 Auto Recovery

B.Amazon CloudFront

C.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

D.Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)

E.Amazon Route 53

AnswersA, E

Auto Recovery can recover the instance if it fails.

Why this answer

Options A and E are correct. Amazon EC2 Auto Recovery can automatically restart an ASCS instance if it fails due to underlying hardware issues, providing a basic level of high availability. Amazon Route 53 can be configured with DNS failover to route traffic to a standby ASCS instance in another Availability Zone, enabling multi-AZ resilience.

Option B (CloudFront) is a content delivery network and not designed for SAP ASCS HA. Option C (DMS) is a database migration service, irrelevant for ASCS. Option D (ELB) is typically not used for ASCS because ASCS requires a single active node with a virtual IP or DNS name, not load-balanced traffic.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE factors should be considered when choosing an instance type for an SAP HANA database on AWS? (Select THREE.)

Select 3 answers

A.Memory size of the instance

B.The instance type must be certified for SAP HANA

C.Number of EBS volumes that can be attached

D.GPU capabilities of the instance

E.Network throughput of the instance

AnswersA, B, E

HANA is memory-intensive; the instance must have enough RAM.

Why this answer

Options A, B, and E are correct. Memory size (A) is critical because SAP HANA is an in-memory database. The instance must be certified for SAP HANA (B) to ensure compatibility and support.

Network throughput (E) is important for data replication and client access. Option C is incorrect because the number of attachable EBS volumes is not a primary selection criterion for SAP HANA. Option D is incorrect because GPU capabilities are not required for SAP HANA.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating their SAP S/4HANA system to AWS. They plan to use SAP HANA Cockpit for migration. During the pre-migration assessment, they find that the on-premises HANA system uses a mix of row and column store tables. The target AWS HANA instance is provisioned on a memory-optimized instance. They want to ensure optimal performance post-migration. Which additional step should they take?

A.Reduce the memory allocation of the HANA instance

B.Disable data compression on the target HANA instance

C.Convert row store tables to column store tables where possible

D.Increase the number of HANA index servers

AnswerC

Converting row store tables to column store where possible improves performance for analytical workloads, which is typical for S/4HANA. This is the correct additional step.

Why this answer

Converting row store tables to column store improves performance for analytical workloads, which is typical for S/4HANA. Option A is wrong because reducing memory allocation could degrade performance. Option B is wrong because disabling compression would increase storage and memory usage.

Option D is wrong because increasing parallelism may not help if the storage layout is suboptimal.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE actions should be taken to ensure minimal downtime during an SAP system migration to AWS using SAP HSR (HANA System Replication)?

Select 3 answers

A.Disable backups on the source system to reduce load.

B.Perform a takeover to the target system to finalize migration.

C.Pre-provision the target SAP HANA instance on AWS.

D.Manually copy data files to AWS before starting replication.

E.Configure HANA System Replication between source and target.

AnswersB, C, E

Takeover switches production to the target with minimal downtime.

Why this answer

To minimize downtime during an SAP HANA migration to AWS using HSR, it is critical to replicate data in advance. Pre-provisioning the target HANA instance on AWS ensures the infrastructure is ready (C). Configuring HANA System Replication between source and target enables ongoing data synchronization (E).

Performing a takeover to the target system finalizes the migration with a quick cutover, minimizing downtime (B). Disabling backups on the source (A) is risky and does not reduce downtime, and manually copying data files (D) is unnecessary because HSR handles the replication.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP S/4HANA system to AWS. The migration strategy involves using SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) to replicate the source HANA database to an EC2 instance running HANA. During the final cutover, the replication link breaks and the target database becomes inconsistent. What should the migration team do to recover?

A.Restart HSR with a delta snapshot from the source

B.Perform a full HSR initial snapshot from the source to the target

C.Restore the target database from an AWS Backup

D.Use AWS DMS to replicate remaining changes

AnswerB

Full snapshot ensures consistency and can be used to reinitialize replication.

Why this answer

When the HSR link breaks and the target becomes inconsistent during cutover, the only reliable recovery method is to perform a full HSR initial snapshot from the source. This completely reinitializes the target database, ensuring consistency. Option A (restart HSR with a delta snapshot) is incorrect because it requires a consistent state to apply changes incrementally, which does not exist.

Option C (restore from AWS Backup) is incorrect as it may not reflect the latest data and could cause data loss. Option D (use AWS DMS) is incorrect because AWS DMS does not fully support HANA-to-HANA replication for SAP workloads.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is migrating an SAP ERP system to AWS. Which AWS service should they use to set up a highly available SAP HANA database?

Select 1 answer

A.AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS)

B.Amazon EFS

C.Amazon Redshift

D.Amazon DynamoDB

E.Amazon S3

AnswersB

Amazon EFS provides shared storage essential for SAP HANA high availability (e.g., for /hana/shared).

Why this answer

Only Amazon EFS is correct for setting up a highly available SAP HANA database. Amazon EFS provides the shared storage (e.g., for /hana/shared) required for SAP HANA multi-node or scale-out configurations, which support high availability. AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) is a disaster recovery service that enables replication and recovery to a different region or account, but it does not provide automatic failover for high availability within a single region.

Amazon Redshift is a data warehouse and cannot host SAP HANA. Amazon DynamoDB is a NoSQL database and cannot run SAP HANA. Amazon S3 is object storage, not designed for the low-latency, high-throughput requirements of SAP HANA.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is migrating an SAP system to AWS using the SAP DMO (Database Migration Option) with system move. Which TWO prerequisites must be met before starting the migration?

Select 2 answers

A.A separate AWS account must be used for the target system.

B.The target EC2 instances and storage must be prepared in advance.

C.The source system must be running a supported SAP NetWeaver release.

D.The source database must be stopped during the entire migration.

E.A VPN or Direct Connect connection must be established.

AnswersB, C

Needed to import the system.

Why this answer

SAP DMO requires that the source system is on a supported SAP NetWeaver release and that the target AWS infrastructure (EC2, storage) is prepared. The source database does not need to be stopped; DMO can run online. A separate AWS account is not a prerequisite.

A direct network connection is recommended but not strictly required.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE factors are essential when planning the migration of an SAP system with near-zero downtime requirements? (Choose three.)

Select 3 answers

A.Network bandwidth between source and target

B.Data volume and change rate during migration

C.Performance testing strategy for the target system

D.Ability to perform a final delta sync before cutover

E.Choice of storage type (EBS vs. EFS)

AnswersA, B, D

Bandwidth affects the speed of data transfer for both full load and delta.

Why this answer

For near-zero downtime migration, network bandwidth (A) determines the speed of initial and delta data transfer, directly impacting the cutover window. Data volume and change rate (B) affect the feasibility of completing delta syncs within the allowed downtime. The ability to perform a final delta sync (D) is crucial to minimize the final cutover window by synchronizing only changes since the last sync.

Performance testing strategy (C) can be done post-migration and does not directly affect downtime planning. Storage type choice (E) impacts performance but not the downtime itself, as long as sufficient throughput is available.

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MCQeasy

A company needs to migrate a large amount of on-premises data to Amazon S3. The data is stored on tape backups. The migration must be completed within 2 weeks. Which AWS service should they use?

A.AWS DataSync

B.AWS Database Migration Service

C.AWS Snowball Edge

D.AWS Storage Gateway

AnswerC

Snowball Edge can physically ship devices to transfer large data quickly.

Why this answer

AWS Snowball Edge is a physical device designed for large-scale data transfers when network bandwidth is limited or transfer time is critical. For migrating petabytes of tape backup data to Amazon S3 within 2 weeks, Snowball Edge provides a cost-effective and fast solution by shipping physical storage devices. Option A (AWS DataSync) is an online data transfer service, but for large tape backups, the transfer may take longer than 2 weeks over typical internet connections.

Option B (AWS Database Migration Service) is specifically for migrating databases, not tape file data. Option D (AWS Storage Gateway) provides hybrid cloud storage but is not optimized for bulk one-time migration of tape archives.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a multi-tier application to AWS. The application includes a web tier, application tier, and database tier. To ensure security, the database tier must not be accessible from the internet. Which VPC configuration should be used?

A.Place the database tier in subnets with a NAT Gateway

B.Place the database tier in subnets with an Internet Gateway

C.Place all tiers in public subnets

D.Place the database tier in private subnets

AnswerD

Private subnets have no direct internet access.

Why this answer

Placing the database tier in private subnets ensures it is not directly accessible from the internet. Option A (subnets with a NAT Gateway) provides outbound internet access only, not inbound. Option B (subnets with an Internet Gateway) would allow direct internet access.

Option C (all tiers in public subnets) would expose all tiers to the internet. Only option D correctly restricts internet access to the database tier by placing it in private subnets.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a legacy SAP ERP system to AWS. The migration must be completed over a weekend to minimize business impact. The SAP application relies on a custom kernel that is not supported by the AWS SAP HANA Large Instances. What is the best approach?

A.Migrate to SAP HANA Large Instances and update the kernel

B.Contact SAP to obtain a supported kernel version

C.Use an SAP-certified EC2 instance with the existing kernel

D.Re-platform the application to use a supported kernel

AnswerC

EC2 instances can run custom kernel if certified.

Why this answer

SAP on AWS supports both HANA Large Instances and certified EC2 instances. Since the custom kernel is not supported on HANA Large Instances, the best approach is to use an SAP-certified EC2 instance that can accommodate the existing kernel. Option C is correct because it avoids the unsupported kernel issue without requiring a kernel update.

Option A is incorrect because HANA Large Instances do not support the custom kernel. Option B is incorrect because contacting SAP for a supported kernel may not be feasible within the weekend migration timeframe. Option D is incorrect because re-platforming to a supported kernel introduces additional risk and complexity.

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MCQmedium

A company is planning to migrate an SAP BusinessObjects environment to AWS. They need to ensure high availability for the Web Application Server tier. Which AWS service should they use to distribute traffic across multiple instances?

A.AWS Global Accelerator

B.Network Load Balancer (NLB)

C.Application Load Balancer (ALB)

D.Amazon Route 53

AnswerC

ALB is designed for HTTP/HTTPS traffic and is suitable for web application servers.

Why this answer

An Application Load Balancer (ALB) distributes HTTP/HTTPS traffic across targets. NLB is for TCP/UDP. Global Accelerator improves performance but not primarily for load balancing.

Route 53 is DNS.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an on-premises Oracle database to Amazon RDS for Oracle. The database is 2 TB in size and has a 24-hour maintenance window. The migration must minimize downtime and support ongoing replication during the cutover. Which AWS service should be used for the migration?

A.AWS Snowball Edge

B.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

C.Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration

D.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

AnswerB

AWS DMS supports continuous replication and minimal downtime for database migrations.

Why this answer

AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) supports ongoing replication from on-premises to RDS with minimal downtime, using change data capture (CDC) for continuous sync. Option A (AWS Snowball Edge) is for large data transfer but does not support ongoing replication. Option C (Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration) speeds up uploads to S3 but does not directly migrate databases.

Option D (AWS Server Migration Service) is for server-level migrations, not database-specific replication.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating an SAP environment to AWS and wants to automate the provisioning of infrastructure using code. Which AWS service should be used for this purpose?

A.AWS Elastic Beanstalk

B.AWS CloudFormation

C.AWS CodeDeploy

D.AWS OpsWorks

AnswerB

AWS CloudFormation enables infrastructure as code (IaC) to provision and manage AWS resources in a repeatable and automated manner, which is ideal for automating SAP environment provisioning.

Why this answer

AWS CloudFormation enables infrastructure as code (IaC) to provision and manage AWS resources in a repeatable and automated manner, which is ideal for automating SAP environment provisioning. Option A (AWS Elastic Beanstalk) is incorrect because it is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) for deploying and scaling web applications, not for provisioning general infrastructure. Option B (AWS CloudFormation) is correct because it directly provides infrastructure as code.

Option C (AWS CodeDeploy) is incorrect because it automates application deployments to compute services, not infrastructure provisioning. Option D (AWS OpsWorks) is incorrect because it is a configuration management service using Chef/Puppet, not a direct infrastructure provisioning service like CloudFormation.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating an SAP ERP system to AWS using a heterogeneous migration. Which THREE components must be converted or migrated?

Select 3 answers

A.Database schema

B.Networking configuration

C.Data

D.Operating system

E.Custom ABAP code and stored procedures

AnswersA, C, E

Schema must be converted to target format.

Why this answer

Schema (using AWS SCT), data (using AWS DMS), and custom ABAP code (using SCT) are all required for a heterogeneous migration. Networking configuration is not part of the data migration; operating system is not migrated as part of database migration.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating an SAP HANA workload to Amazon EC2. Which configuration ensures data encryption at rest and in transit without performance degradation?

A.Use client-side encryption with AWS KMS for SAP HANA data files.

B.Use EBS encryption with AWS KMS for at-rest and VPC peering for in-transit.

C.Disable encryption to maximize performance; use security groups for isolation.

D.Enable Amazon EBS encryption with SSE-EBS for at-rest and enable in-transit encryption using TLS.

AnswerD

SAP HANA TDE with AWS KMS provides efficient at-rest encryption, and TLS provides efficient in-transit encryption, meeting the performance requirement.

Why this answer

Amazon EBS encryption (SSE-EBS) provides at-rest encryption with minimal performance overhead (handled at the hypervisor layer with hardware acceleration), and TLS secures data in transit. Option A is incorrect because client-side encryption adds CPU overhead on the EC2 instance, potentially degrading SAP HANA performance. Option B is incorrect because VPC peering does not encrypt traffic in transit; TLS must be used.

Option C is incorrect as it compromises security.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating its SAP system to AWS and needs to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements that mandate data encryption at rest. Which AWS service should be used to manage encryption keys for Amazon EBS volumes?

A.AWS Secrets Manager

B.AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)

C.AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

D.AWS CloudHSM

AnswerC

KMS is the managed service for encryption keys and integrates with EBS.

Why this answer

WS Key Management Service (KMS). KMS is used to create and control encryption keys for encrypting Amazon EBS volumes. Option A (AWS Secrets Manager) is for managing secrets like database credentials, not encryption keys.

Option B (AWS Certificate Manager) handles SSL/TLS certificates. Option D (AWS CloudHSM) provides hardware security modules but is more complex and typically used for specific compliance needs; KMS is the standard service for managing EBS encryption keys.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS. The SAP application requires low-latency access to the database and high network throughput between application and database tiers. Which AWS architecture should the company use?

A.Place the SAP application servers in a different AWS Region than the database.

B.Use Amazon S3 as the database storage layer.

C.Place the SAP application servers in one Availability Zone and the database in another Availability Zone.

D.Use a placement group with enhanced networking for both application and database instances.

AnswerD

Placement groups provide low latency and high throughput within a single AZ.

Why this answer

Using a placement group with enhanced networking for both application and database instances ensures low latency and high network throughput between tiers. Option A is incorrect because placing the SAP application servers in a different AWS Region than the database adds significant latency due to geographic distance. Option B is incorrect because Amazon S3 is an object storage service, not a suitable database storage layer for SAP ERP, which requires block storage with low latency.

Option C is incorrect because placing the application servers in one Availability Zone and the database in another Availability Zone introduces additional network latency compared to placing them in the same AZ with a placement group.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is migrating an SAP system to AWS and needs to ensure backup compliance. The SAP database is SAP HANA. Which TWO AWS services can be used to back up SAP HANA databases?

Select 2 answers

A.Backint agent for SAP HANA

B.Amazon S3 lifecycle policies

C.AWS Storage Gateway

D.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

E.AWS Backup

AnswersA, E

Backint is SAP-certified for HANA backups to S3.

Why this answer

AWS Backup (option E) provides a fully managed backup service that can automate and centrally manage backups of SAP HANA databases. The Backint agent for SAP HANA (option A) is an SAP-certified backup integration that allows HANA to directly stream backups to Amazon S3, and it integrates with AWS Backup for scheduling and retention. Option B (Amazon S3 lifecycle policies) is a storage management feature, not a backup service.

Option C (AWS Storage Gateway) enables hybrid cloud storage but does not provide native backup capabilities for SAP HANA. Option D (AWS Database Migration Service) is used for database migrations, not backups.

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MCQhard

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?

A.AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)

B.AWS Snowball Edge

C.AWS DataSync

D.AWS Direct Connect

AnswerB

Snowball Edge can be integrated with SAP DMO for offline data transfer.

Why this answer

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.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is migrating an SAP HANA system to AWS using SAP HANA System Replication (HSR). The migration must have a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of less than 15 minutes and a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of less than 2 hours. Which TWO actions should the company take to meet these objectives?

Select 2 answers

A.Deploy the target system in a different Availability Zone

B.Use Amazon EBS snapshots for data replication

C.Place the target system in a different AWS Region

D.Use a single Availability Zone for both source and target

E.Configure SAP HANA System Replication in synchronous mode

AnswersA, E

Multi-AZ deployment enables fast failover and meets RTO requirements.

Why this answer

To meet an RPO of less than 15 minutes and an RTO of less than 2 hours for an SAP HANA migration using HSR, the company should deploy the target system in a different Availability Zone (option A) and configure SAP HANA System Replication in synchronous mode (option E). Synchronous replication ensures that data is written to both source and target before the transaction is committed, providing near-zero RPO. In the event of a failure, the target can be promoted quickly, meeting the RTO of under 2 hours.

Option B (using EBS snapshots) would not achieve the required RPO as snapshots are periodic and not continuous. Option C (placing the target in a different region) would introduce higher latency and potential RPO/RTO challenges. Option D (single Availability Zone) does not provide redundancy and would increase risk.

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MCQmedium

An organization is migrating a large data lake (500 TB) from on-premises HDFS to Amazon S3. The migration must be completed within 3 weeks. The network bandwidth between on-premises and AWS is 1 Gbps. What is the MOST efficient migration approach?

A.Use AWS DataSync over the existing internet connection.

B.Order a dedicated AWS Direct Connect circuit at 10 Gbps and use AWS DataSync.

C.Use Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration to speed up the transfer over the internet.

D.Use multiple AWS Snowball Edge devices to transfer the data in parallel.

AnswerD

Snowball Edge provides high-capacity offline storage and multiple devices can be used concurrently, meeting the deadline.

Why this answer

Given the 500 TB data volume and a 3-week deadline, the 1 Gbps network bandwidth yields a theoretical maximum transfer of only ~340 TB in 3 weeks (1 Gbps * 21 days * 86400 seconds / 8 bits per byte), which is insufficient. AWS Snowball Edge devices provide a petabyte-scale, offline data transfer solution that bypasses network constraints entirely, allowing parallel transfers to meet the timeline. This is the most efficient approach because it avoids network bottlenecks and leverages physical shipping for massive datasets.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates underestimate the time required for network-based transfers over limited bandwidth and overestimate the effectiveness of acceleration technologies like S3 Transfer Acceleration or Direct Connect, failing to recognize that physical shipping is the only viable option for hundreds of terabytes within a strict deadline.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because AWS DataSync over a 1 Gbps internet connection would take approximately 46 days to transfer 500 TB (accounting for overhead and realistic throughput), far exceeding the 3-week deadline. Option B is wrong because even with a dedicated 10 Gbps Direct Connect circuit, the transfer would still take ~4.6 days under ideal conditions, but provisioning and configuring a 10 Gbps circuit typically takes weeks, making it impractical for the 3-week window. Option C is wrong because S3 Transfer Acceleration only optimizes network path routing and does not increase bandwidth; it cannot overcome the fundamental limitation of a 1 Gbps link, which would still require over 46 days for 500 TB.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating their SAP Business Suite on SAP HANA to AWS. They need to transfer the data securely and efficiently. The source environment is in a different country with limited network bandwidth. The total data size is 100 TB. What is the most efficient migration approach?

A.Establish an AWS Direct Connect connection and use AWS DMS for full load and replication

B.Use AWS Snowball Edge for the initial data load, then AWS DMS for ongoing replication

C.Use a VPN connection and AWS DMS for both full load and continuous replication

D.Use AWS DataSync over the internet to transfer data and then switch to DMS

AnswerB

AWS Snowball Edge allows offline transfer of large data volumes, bypassing bandwidth constraints. After the initial load, AWS DMS can handle ongoing replication. This is the most efficient approach.

Why this answer

For a 100 TB migration with limited network bandwidth, an offline transfer using AWS Snowball Edge is most efficient for the initial data load. After loading the data into AWS, AWS DMS can handle ongoing replication for any changes. This approach avoids the time and bandwidth constraints of network-based transfers.

Option A (Direct Connect + DMS) would still require significant network time for the full load. Option C (VPN + DMS) is also network-bound and slow. Option D (DataSync over internet) is not efficient for 100 TB.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating its SAP system to AWS. The system uses a custom ABAP program that writes to a local file system. Which TWO AWS services can the company use to provide a shared file system accessible to multiple EC2 instances?

Select 2 answers

A.Amazon FSx for Lustre

B.Amazon RDS

C.Amazon S3

D.Amazon EFS

E.Amazon EBS

AnswersA, D

FSx for Lustre provides a POSIX-compliant file system for shared access.

Why this answer

Options A and D are correct. Amazon EFS provides a NFS file system that can be mounted on multiple EC2 instances. Amazon FSx for Lustre is a high-performance file system that can be shared across multiple instances.

Option B is wrong because Amazon RDS is a database service. Option C is wrong because Amazon S3 is object storage. Option E is wrong because Amazon EBS volumes can only be attached to one EC2 instance at a time.

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MCQmedium

The exhibit shows a CloudFormation template snippet for deploying SAP ASCS and ERS instances. Both instances are launched in the same subnet. What is the main architectural issue with this deployment?

A.Both instances are in the same Availability Zone, which defeats the purpose of high availability

B.The AMI ID is not specified correctly

C.The instance type m5.large is too small for SAP

D.No security group is defined, exposing the instances to the internet

AnswerA

HA requires instances in different AZs.

Why this answer

For high availability, ASCS and ERS should be in different Availability Zones to avoid a single point of failure. Option B is wrong because the instance type is acceptable for a test environment. Option C is wrong because the AMI is not specified, but that is not the main issue.

Option D is wrong because there is no security group defined, but that is a security issue, not an architectural HA issue.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company is planning to migrate its SAP NetWeaver system to AWS. Which TWO AWS services can be used to store the SAP transport directory?

Select 2 answers

A.Amazon S3

B.Amazon EFS

C.Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

D.Amazon RDS

E.Amazon EBS

AnswersB, C

EFS supports NFS, which is commonly used for SAP transport directories on Linux.

Why this answer

Options B and C are correct. Amazon EFS provides a scalable NFS file system suitable for the SAP transport directory, while Amazon FSx for Windows File Server offers SMB file shares if needed. Option A is incorrect because Amazon S3 is object storage, not a file system.

Option D is incorrect because Amazon RDS is a relational database service, not a shared file system. Option E is incorrect because Amazon EBS is block storage, which is not suitable for a shared transport directory across multiple instances.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating a critical SAP HANA database to AWS. They have a limited migration window and need to ensure data consistency. Which migration approach should they use?

A.Use AWS Backup to restore the latest backup of the HANA database to an EC2 instance.

B.Use SAP HANA System Replication to replicate data to a target HANA system on AWS.

C.Perform a heterogeneous migration using AWS SCT and AWS DMS.

D.Use AWS DMS with ongoing replication from the source HANA database to an Amazon RDS for HANA instance.

AnswerB

SAP HANA System Replication provides near-zero downtime and data consistency.

Why this answer

SAP HANA System Replication with HLI or EC2 allows near-zero downtime and data consistency. Heterogeneous migration with DMS and SCT is for different database engines. Backup and restore may have longer downtime.

SAP Landscape Transformation is for system consolidation, not direct HANA migration.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating a web application to AWS and wants to use a blue/green deployment strategy to minimize downtime. Which AWS service should be used to route traffic between the blue and green environments?

A.Amazon CloudFront

B.AWS Global Accelerator

C.Application Load Balancer (ALB)

D.Amazon Route 53

AnswerD

Route 53 supports weighted routing policy to shift traffic between blue and green environments.

Why this answer

Amazon Route 53 is correct because it supports weighted DNS routing, which allows you to shift traffic gradually between blue and green environments by adjusting the weight values for DNS records. This enables a blue/green deployment strategy with minimal downtime, as Route 53 can route a percentage of traffic to the new environment while keeping the old environment active for rollback.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse load balancers (ALB) with traffic routing services, assuming an ALB can directly manage blue/green environments, but ALB requires Route 53 or similar DNS-level routing to split traffic between separate environments.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) that caches content at edge locations; it does not provide the granular traffic shifting or weighted routing needed for blue/green deployments. Option B is wrong because AWS Global Accelerator improves performance by routing traffic over the AWS global network using anycast IPs, but it lacks the DNS-level weight-based traffic splitting required for blue/green deployments. Option C is wrong because an Application Load Balancer (ALB) distributes traffic to targets within a single environment; it cannot independently route traffic between two separate environments (blue and green) without additional infrastructure like multiple target groups and Route 53.

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MCQeasy

A company is planning to migrate an SAP ERP system to AWS. They want to use an existing software license with no additional cost. Which AWS service allows them to bring their own SAP license?

A.AWS Organizations

B.AWS License Manager

C.AWS Systems Manager

D.AWS Service Catalog

AnswerB

License Manager supports BYOL for SAP and other software.

Why this answer

AWS License Manager is the correct service for bring-your-own-license (BYOL) for SAP. Option A is wrong because AWS Organizations is for multi-account governance. Option C is wrong because AWS Systems Manager is for management, not licensing.

Option D is wrong because AWS Service Catalog is for provisioning approved services.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP BusinessObjects environment to AWS. They need to ensure that the business intelligence reports continue to run without interruption. Which migration strategy should they use?

A.Use a phased migration, moving reports gradually using AWS DataSync

B.Rehost using AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) in a single wave

C.Replatform to Amazon QuickSight

D.Lift-and-shift all servers at once during a maintenance window

AnswerA

Phased approach minimizes disruption; DataSync can transfer data incrementally.

Why this answer

A phased migration using AWS DataSync allows the company to gradually move SAP BusinessObjects reports while maintaining continuous operations. DataSync efficiently transfers large volumes of data over the network with built-in validation and incremental sync capabilities, ensuring that the BI environment remains available during the migration. This approach minimizes disruption by avoiding a full cutover and allows for testing and rollback if needed.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'phased migration' with 'lift-and-shift' or 'replatforming,' assuming that any migration to AWS must involve a single cutover or a full re-architecture, when in fact a gradual data sync approach like DataSync can maintain business continuity.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B is wrong because AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is designed for rehosting entire server images as a single wave, which would require a full cutover and cause downtime, not suitable for uninterrupted report execution. Option C is wrong because replatforming to Amazon QuickSight is a re-architecture strategy that would require significant changes to the SAP BusinessObjects environment, including rewriting reports and data connections, which contradicts the requirement for uninterrupted operation. Option D is wrong because a lift-and-shift of all servers at once during a maintenance window would cause a complete outage, failing to ensure that reports continue to run without interruption.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating an SAP NetWeaver system to AWS. The migration involves moving the application layer to EC2 instances and the database to Amazon RDS for SAP. The company wants to minimize downtime and has a limited time window. Which migration approach should the company use?

A.Use AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) to replicate the entire server

B.Use SAP System Provisioning (SWPM) to export and import the system

C.Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for the database and AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) for the application servers

D.Use SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) with Database Migration Option (DMO)

AnswerD

SUM with DMO provides a unified migration process for SAP systems.

Why this answer

For minimal downtime during an SAP migration to AWS with a target of Amazon RDS for SAP, the recommended approach is to use SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) with the Database Migration Option (DMO). This integrated tool can handle both the application and database migration in a single, efficient process, minimizing downtime. Option A (AWS Application Migration Service) replicates entire servers but does not handle SAP-specific database and application migration.

Option B (SAP System Provisioning, SWPM) is for new installations, not migrations. Option C (AWS DMS for database and AWS MGN for application servers) is incorrect because AWS DMS does not support SAP application migration, and AWS MGN is not SAP-aware. Therefore, Option D (SAP SUM with DMO) is the correct choice.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating an on-premises SAP ERP system to AWS. The system uses a large Oracle database. The migration must minimize downtime. Which AWS service should be used for the database migration?

A.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

B.AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)

C.AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)

D.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

AnswerD

DMS supports minimal downtime migration with ongoing replication.

Why this answer

AWS DMS can migrate databases with minimal downtime by using ongoing replication. Option A is incorrect because AWS SMS is designed for server migration, not database migration. Option B is incorrect because AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) is also for server migration.

Option C is incorrect because AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) assists with schema and code conversion but is not a full database migration service. Option D is correct because AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) can migrate Oracle databases to AWS with minimal downtime using continuous replication.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating a critical application to AWS using a lift-and-shift strategy. The application has a legacy licensing model tied to specific hardware IDs. The company has already migrated the application to an Amazon EC2 instance but the license validation fails because the hardware ID changed. What is the MOST cost-effective and least disruptive solution?

A.Revert the migration and keep the application on-premises with a VPN connection to AWS for other services.

B.Provision a Dedicated Host and associate the instance with it to control hardware IDs.

C.Modify the application's license file to accept the new hardware ID.

D.Use AWS License Manager to create a hardware-based license token that matches the original hardware ID.

AnswerB

A Dedicated Host ensures the EC2 instance runs on a consistent physical server, preserving the hardware ID. This is the most cost-effective and least disruptive option.

Why this answer

Provisioned Dedicated Hosts provide a consistent hardware ID for the EC2 instance, as the instance runs on a specific physical server. This allows the legacy license to validate against the same hardware ID after migration, without modifying the application or reverting the migration. It is the most cost-effective and least disruptive solution, as it avoids re-architecture or application changes.

Exam trap

The trap is that candidates may think AWS License Manager (Option D) can bind licenses to hardware IDs, but License Manager manages licenses based on instance types, vCPUs, or dedicated hosts—it does not create hardware tokens to emulate an original hardware ID. Dedicated Hosts (Option B) are the correct approach for preserving hardware-specific licensing.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because reverting the migration defeats the purpose of the lift-and-shift strategy and introduces significant operational overhead and latency for other services. Option B is wrong because provisioning a Dedicated Host is more expensive than necessary and does not directly solve the hardware ID mismatch; Dedicated Hosts provide physical isolation but do not allow you to spoof or control the hardware ID that the application sees. Option C is wrong because modifying the application's license file to accept the new hardware ID may violate the licensing agreement and is not a supported or scalable solution; it also requires manual intervention and potential legal issues.

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating an SAP system to AWS and wants to use AWS Backup to back up the SAP HANA database. What is a prerequisite for using AWS Backup with SAP HANA?

A.Configure AWS Storage Gateway to store backups

B.Use AWS CloudEndure for backup

C.Set up AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for continuous backup

D.Install the AWS Backup agent for SAP HANA on the database instance

AnswerD

Agent is required for HANA backup integration.

Why this answer

AWS Backup for SAP HANA requires the AWS Backup agent to be installed on the SAP HANA database instance. This agent is a software component that integrates with SAP HANA's native backup capabilities, enabling AWS Backup to orchestrate and manage full, incremental, and differential backups of the HANA database. Without the agent, AWS Backup cannot communicate with the SAP HANA system to initiate or manage backups.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates may confuse AWS Backup's agent-based approach with other AWS services like Storage Gateway or DMS, assuming that backup of SAP HANA requires a separate storage or replication service rather than a dedicated agent that integrates with HANA's native backup interface.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because AWS Storage Gateway is used for hybrid cloud storage (e.g., file, volume, or tape gateways) and is not a prerequisite for AWS Backup with SAP HANA; AWS Backup stores backups directly in Amazon S3 or AWS Backup vaults, not via Storage Gateway. Option B is wrong because AWS CloudEndure (now AWS Application Migration Service) is designed for lift-and-shift migration of entire servers, not for database backup integration with AWS Backup. Option C is wrong because AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is used for continuous data replication and migration between databases, not for backup orchestration; AWS Backup does not rely on DMS for SAP HANA backups.

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MCQhard

Refer to the exhibit. A migration team is using AWS DMS to replicate data from an on-premises SAP ASE database to Amazon RDS for SAP ASE. The DMS task fails with the error shown. The source database is reachable from the DMS replication instance. What is the most likely cause?

A.The ODBC driver configuration on the DMS replication instance is incorrect

B.The source database port is blocked by a firewall

C.The DMS task is using the wrong source engine type (e.g., SQL Server instead of SAP ASE)

D.The DMS replication instance does not have the required IAM permissions

AnswerA

ODBC error indicates driver or connection string issue.

Why this answer

The error indicates an ODBC connection failure, which typically occurs when the ODBC driver or its configuration on the DMS replication instance is incorrect. Since the source database is reachable, the issue is not firewall or IAM permissions. The DMS task is using the correct source engine type (SAP ASE), so the most likely cause is a misconfigured ODBC driver on the replication instance, making Option A correct.

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MCQhard

An organization is migrating a multi-tier application to AWS. The web tier runs on EC2 instances behind an Application Load Balancer. The database tier uses a self-managed MySQL instance on EC2. To achieve high availability, they plan to use Multi-AZ deployment. Which migration step should they prioritize to ensure minimal downtime?

A.Set up continuous replication using DMS and perform a cutover

B.Configure Amazon EBS snapshots for the database volume

C.Use AWS DMS for one-time full load only

D.Launch the database in a single Availability Zone first

AnswerA

Continuous replication enables minimal downtime cutover.

Why this answer

Setting up continuous replication using AWS DMS (Database Migration Service) ensures data is synchronized between the source and target databases with minimal lag. This allows a quick cutover, significantly reducing downtime during migration. Option A is correct.

Option B is not prioritized for minimal downtime as snapshots require downtime to restore. Option C is wrong because a one-time full load alone would miss ongoing changes, causing data loss. Option D defeats the high-availability goal by not using Multi-AZ from the start.

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Multi-Selecthard

An organization is migrating a critical SAP workload to AWS. They need to ensure compliance with SAP's 'Bring Your Own License' (BYOL) model. Which THREE steps should they take?

Select 3 answers

A.Migrate existing SAP licenses to AWS without any restrictions

B.Use AWS License Manager to track and manage licenses

C.Verify that the SAP licenses are eligible for migration to AWS

D.Use Dedicated Hosts or Dedicated Instances to meet licensing requirements

E.Deploy SAP software on instances that support 'software license mobility'

AnswersC, D, E

License eligibility must be confirmed before migration.

Why this answer

The correct answers are C, D, and E. Option C is correct because you must verify that your SAP licenses are eligible for migration to AWS under the BYOL model. Option D is correct because using Dedicated Hosts or Dedicated Instances is required to meet SAP licensing requirements for BYOL.

Option E is correct because SAP software must be deployed on instances that support 'software license mobility' to comply with the BYOL model. Option A is incorrect because SAP BYOL does not allow unrestricted migration of licenses; you must adhere to specific licensing terms. Option B is incorrect because AWS License Manager is an optional tool for license tracking, not a mandatory step for BYOL compliance.

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MCQeasy

A company wants to migrate its on-premises VMware virtual machines to AWS. They need to retain the current operating system and applications. Which AWS service should they use?

A.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

B.AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)

C.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

D.AWS DataSync

AnswerA

SMS replicates VMware VMs to AWS.

Why this answer

AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) is the correct choice because it is specifically designed to migrate on-premises VMware virtual machines to AWS while preserving the operating system, applications, and system configurations. It uses agentless replication via the VMware vCenter connector to create Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) from the source VMs, enabling a lift-and-shift migration without reinstallation or reconfiguration.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) with SMS, but MGN requires an agent and is not VMware-specific, whereas SMS is the agentless, VMware-native service that directly integrates with vCenter for VM discovery and replication.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B is wrong because AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) is a newer service that also performs lift-and-shift migrations, but it requires an agent to be installed on each source server and is not VMware-specific; SMS is the legacy service explicitly built for VMware environments, and the question's context (VMware VMs) points to SMS as the intended answer. Option C is wrong because AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is designed for migrating databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) to AWS database services, not for migrating entire virtual machines with their operating systems and applications. Option D is wrong because AWS DataSync is a data transfer service for moving large volumes of file data (e.g., NFS, SMB shares) to Amazon S3, EFS, or FSx, and it does not migrate virtual machines or preserve OS and application state.

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MCQhard

A company is performing a large-scale migration of multiple SAP systems to AWS. They need to automate the replication of servers from on-premises to AWS while minimizing downtime. Which AWS service should they use to replicate entire servers (OS, applications, and data) in real-time?

A.AWS CloudFormation

B.AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN)

C.AWS DataSync

D.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

AnswerB

AWS MGN replicates entire servers continuously.

Why this answer

AWS Application Migration Service (AWS MGN) replicates entire servers in real-time, enabling automated migration with minimal downtime. Option B is correct. Option A (AWS CloudFormation) is for infrastructure as code, not replication.

Option C (AWS DataSync) is for file storage, not full server replication. Option D (AWS Database Migration Service) is for databases only.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating a 50 TB Oracle database to Amazon RDS for Oracle using AWS DMS. The source database is running on-premises and the network link has a bandwidth of 100 Mbps. The migration must complete within 5 days. What is the MOST effective approach to meet the deadline?

A.Provision a Direct Connect connection to increase bandwidth

B.Use AWS Snowball to transfer the data offline, then use DMS for CDC

C.Use AWS DMS with full load and change data capture (CDC) online

D.Use AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) to convert schema, then DMS for data

AnswerB

Snowball transfers data physically, meeting the 5-day window; DMS handles ongoing changes.

Why this answer

The 50 TB database over a 100 Mbps link would take approximately 48 days for a full load (50 TB * 8 / 100 Mbps / 86400 seconds/day), far exceeding the 5-day deadline. AWS Snowball allows offline transfer of the full database snapshot, bypassing network bandwidth constraints, after which AWS DMS can be used for ongoing change data capture (CDC) to replicate incremental changes. This hybrid approach meets the deadline while ensuring minimal data loss.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates assume Direct Connect or DMS online can handle large migrations over slow links, but they fail to calculate the raw transfer time; the question explicitly tests the ability to recognize when offline transfer (Snowball) is the only viable option for multi-terabyte datasets under tight deadlines.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because provisioning a Direct Connect connection does not inherently increase bandwidth beyond the 100 Mbps link; it only provides a dedicated connection, and even at 10 Gbps, the full load would still take ~11 hours for 50 TB, but the question states the network link is 100 Mbps, implying the bottleneck is the on-premises network capacity, not the connection type. Option C is wrong because using AWS DMS with full load and CDC online over a 100 Mbps link would take ~48 days for the full load alone, far exceeding the 5-day deadline, and CDC cannot start until the full load completes. Option D is wrong because the AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) is used for heterogeneous migrations (e.g., Oracle to PostgreSQL) and does not address the bandwidth limitation; the source and target are both Oracle, so schema conversion is unnecessary, and the data transfer bottleneck remains.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP BusinessObjects environment to AWS. They need to ensure high availability for the web tier and have a requirement to use a single DNS name for end users. Which AWS service should they use to distribute traffic across multiple web servers?

A.Amazon CloudFront

B.Network Load Balancer

C.Amazon Route 53 weighted routing policy

D.Application Load Balancer

AnswerD

Layer 7 load balancer suitable for HTTP/HTTPS.

Why this answer

Application Load Balancer (ALB) operates at Layer 7 and can distribute HTTP/HTTPS traffic across multiple web servers, providing health checks and a single DNS name. Option A (Amazon CloudFront) is a content delivery network, not a load balancer. Option B (Network Load Balancer) operates at Layer 4 and is ideal for TCP/UDP traffic, not web application traffic.

Option C (Amazon Route 53 weighted routing policy) distributes traffic based on weights but does not provide built-in health checks or load balancing features like connection draining and path-based routing.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO considerations are critical when migrating an SAP HANA database to AWS using backup and restore? (Choose two.)

Select 2 answers

A.Compatibility of SAP HANA version between source and target

B.Network bandwidth available for data transfer

C.Amazon RDS for SAP HANA instance class

D.Encryption settings for Amazon EBS volumes

E.Network latency between on-premises and AWS

AnswersA, B

The target HANA version must support restoring backups from the source version.

Why this answer

The correct answers are A and B. Compatibility of SAP HANA versions (A) is critical because the backup can only be restored to a target system running a compatible HANA version. Network bandwidth (B) directly affects the time required to transfer the backup files, which is especially important for large databases.

Option C is incorrect because SAP HANA on AWS is typically deployed on EC2 instances, not Amazon RDS; there is no Amazon RDS for SAP HANA. Option D is incorrect because encryption settings for EBS volumes are not a critical consideration during backup and restore; encryption can be applied at rest but does not prevent the restore process. Option E is incorrect because network latency is not a major factor for offline backup transfer; it is more relevant for real-time replication.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating an SAP system from on-premises to AWS. The migration involves rehosting SAP HANA on EC2. Which of the following is the best practice for sizing the EC2 instance?

A.Use a memory-optimized EC2 instance with the required memory.

B.Use an EC2 instance that is listed in the SAP Certified and Supported SAP HANA Hardware Directory.

C.Use a general-purpose EC2 instance with sufficient vCPUs and memory.

D.Use a compute-optimized EC2 instance to ensure high CPU performance.

AnswerB

Only instances listed in the SAP HANA hardware directory are supported.

Why this answer

SAP HANA instances must be SAP-certified. The AWS instance types that are SAP-certified for HANA (e.g., r5.metal, u-6tb1) should be used. General-purpose instances are not certified.

Memory optimized instances are correct but must be specific certified types. Compute optimized are not suitable.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating a critical SAP HANA database from on-premises to AWS. The database is 6 TB, and the migration must be completed within a 4-hour downtime window. The network bandwidth between on-premises and AWS is 1 Gbps. Which approach should the company take to meet the downtime requirement?

A.Use AWS SCT to convert the schema, then export to Amazon S3 and restore into HANA on EC2.

B.Use AWS DMS with change data capture (CDC) and start with a full load over the network.

C.Use AWS Snowball Edge to physically transfer the data, then use AWS DMS for ongoing replication.

D.Perform a direct online migration using AWS DMS over the existing network.

AnswerC

Snowball Edge can transfer large data offline, meeting the time constraint.

Why this answer

AWS Snowball Edge enables physical transfer of the 6 TB data, which is feasible within the 4-hour window despite the 1 Gbps network constraint. After the initial load, AWS DMS can be used for ongoing CDC replication. Option A is wrong because converting schema with SCT and restoring after upload still requires the initial upload over the network, which would exceed the downtime window.

Option B is wrong because AWS DMS with CDC over the existing network for the full load cannot transfer 6 TB in 4 hours at 1 Gbps. Option D is wrong because a direct online migration over the network cannot meet the downtime requirement due to bandwidth limitations.

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MCQhard

Refer to the exhibit. An SAP HANA system is running on an EC2 instance with the attached volumes shown. The HANA system requires high IOPS for its data volume. Which volume should be used for the HANA data directory?

A.Both volumes for striping

B.vol-0a1b2c3d4e5f67890 (gp3)

C.Neither volume; use instance store

D.vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901 (io1)

AnswerD

io1 provides higher IOPS, suitable for HANA data.

Why this answer

The io1 volume (vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901) provides 10,000 IOPS, which is significantly higher than the gp3 volume's 3,000 IOPS. SAP HANA data directory requires high IOPS for optimal performance, making the io1 volume the best choice. Option A (using both volumes for striping) is unnecessary and adds complexity, while Option B (gp3) has insufficient IOPS.

Option C (instance store) is ephemeral and not suitable for persistent HANA data. Therefore, Option D is correct.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating an SAP ERP system to AWS using the SAP Landscape Virtualization Management (LVM) tool. The migration must comply with SAP's 'bring your own license' (BYOL) model. Which THREE steps should the company take to ensure compliance?

Select 3 answers

A.Use AWS License Manager to track SAP licenses

B.Decommission the source system after successful migration

C.Use the SAP LVM system copy functionality to create the target system

D.Generate new SAP license keys for the AWS instances

E.Configure the target system with the same IP address as the source

AnswersB, C, D

BYOL requires that the source system is no longer used.

Why this answer

Options B, C, and D are correct. During an SAP migration to AWS using SAP LVM, the system copy functionality (Option C) automates the creation of the target system. Because SAP license keys are hardware-dependent, new license keys must be generated for the AWS instances (Option D).

After a successful migration, the source system must be decommissioned to comply with SAP's BYOL model (Option B). Option A is incorrect because AWS License Manager is not designed for SAP license tracking; SAP license management is handled through SAP's own tools. Option E is incorrect because using the same IP address is not required and often impractical in AWS.

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MCQeasy

Refer to the exhibit. A CloudFormation template is used to migrate a web server to AWS. The template launches an EC2 instance but does not install the web server. What is the best way to automate the installation?

A.Create a CloudWatch Events rule to trigger a Lambda function after instance launch.

B.Add a UserData property to the EC2 instance resource.

C.Use AWS Systems Manager Run Command to install the web server.

D.Use AWS CodeDeploy to deploy the web server after the instance is created.

AnswerB

UserData runs scripts during instance initialization.

Why this answer

The UserData property in a CloudFormation EC2 resource allows you to specify scripts or commands that run automatically at instance launch. This is the simplest and most direct method to install software like a web server during provisioning. Option A (CloudWatch Events triggering Lambda) is not automatic at launch and requires additional resources.

Option C (Run Command) requires manual invocation or scheduling, not automatic at launch. Option D (CodeDeploy) requires an agent to be pre-installed, which is not the case here.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating an SAP HANA database from on-premises to AWS. The database is 5 TB and the network link is 500 Mbps. The company has a tight window of 24 hours for the migration. Which TWO methods can be used to transfer the initial data load within the time constraint?

Select 2 answers

A.Use AWS DMS to perform a full load directly over the network.

B.Use AWS Site-to-Site VPN with jumbo frames enabled.

C.Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the database backup files to AWS.

D.Use AWS DataSync with compression enabled over a Direct Connect link.

E.Use Amazon S3 multipart upload to upload backup files directly from on-premises.

AnswersC, D

Physical transfer bypasses network limitations.

Why this answer

The correct answers are Option C (AWS Snowball Edge) and Option D (AWS DataSync over Direct Connect with compression). Snowball Edge allows physical shipment of the 5 TB database, bypassing the 500 Mbps network bottleneck entirely. DataSync with compression over Direct Connect can accelerate the transfer, potentially completing within 24 hours.

Option A (AWS DMS) over 500 Mbps for 5 TB would take approximately 23 hours theoretically, but with overhead and potential retries, it may exceed the 24-hour window. Option B (AWS Site-to-Site VPN) is slower than Direct Connect and also limited by the 500 Mbps link. Option E (Amazon S3 multipart upload) faces the same network speed limitation as DMS and would likely exceed the time constraint.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE factors should be considered when selecting an EC2 instance type for an SAP HANA production system during migration? (Choose 3.)

Select 3 answers

A.Memory (RAM) size relative to the HANA workload

B.GPU acceleration capabilities

C.EBS-optimized by default

D.Network throughput and latency

E.SAP certification of the instance type

AnswersA, D, E

HANA is memory-bound; sufficient RAM is critical.

Why this answer

Options A, D, and E are correct because SAP HANA is memory-intensive and requires sufficient RAM (A), high network throughput and low latency for data replication and client access (D), and must be run on instance types certified by SAP for HANA workloads (E). Option B is incorrect because GPU acceleration is not a requirement for standard SAP HANA production systems. Option C is incorrect because while EBS-optimized is recommended for consistent performance, it is not a primary selection factor compared to the others.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating its SAP ERP system to AWS and needs to minimize network latency between the SAP application servers and the database. Which architecture is recommended?

A.Place the application servers in one AZ and the database in a different AZ

B.Place both the application and database servers in the same Availability Zone

C.Place the application servers in one region and the database in another region

D.Keep the database on-premises and move only the application servers to AWS

AnswerB

Same-AZ placement minimizes latency.

Why this answer

Placing both the SAP application servers and the database in the same Availability Zone (AZ) minimizes network latency by keeping traffic within a single data center. Option A is incorrect because different AZs introduce additional latency due to inter-AZ data transfer. Option C is incorrect because different regions add significant latency and incur higher costs.

Option D is incorrect because keeping the database on-premises introduces network latency over the internet or VPN connection.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating a large SAP Business Warehouse (BW) system to AWS. The system uses SAP HANA as the database. The migration plan involves using SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) for near-zero downtime. During the initial synchronization, the network bandwidth is limited to 1 Gbps. The source database is 5 TB. How long will the initial synchronization approximately take, assuming no other bottlenecks?

A.Approximately 2 hours

B.Approximately 6 hours

C.Approximately 12 hours

D.Approximately 24 hours

AnswerC

5 TB at 1 Gbps gives about 11.1 hours; 12 hours is a reasonable estimate including overhead.

Why this answer

5 TB = 5,000 GB = 40,000 Gb (since 1 GB = 8 Gb). At 1 Gbps, time = 40,000 seconds ≈ 11.1 hours. This simple calculation ignores overhead, but among the options, 12 hours is the closest.

The other options are unrealistic.

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MCQmedium

The above IAM policy is attached to an IAM role used by an AWS DMS replication instance. The DMS task is migrating data from an on-premises Oracle database to Amazon S3. The DMS task fails with an access error. What is missing from the policy?

A.Permissions to describe EC2 instances are missing

B.Permissions to access Amazon RDS are missing

C.Permissions to pass the IAM role to the DMS replication instance are missing

D.Permissions to write to the S3 bucket are missing

AnswerC

DMS needs iam:PassRole to allow the replication instance to assume the role.

Why this answer

The IAM policy attached to the role used by the DMS replication instance must include 'iam:PassRole' to allow DMS to pass the role to the replication instance. Without this permission, DMS cannot assume the role, leading to an access error. Option A is incorrect because EC2 describe permissions are not required for this migration.

Option B is incorrect because the source is on-premises Oracle, not Amazon RDS. Option D is incorrect because the policy already includes S3 write permissions (implied by the context; the policy is not shown but the error is not about S3 access).

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MCQeasy

A company is migrating an on-premises SAP HANA database to AWS. The database is 2 TB in size. The migration window is limited to 3 days. Which AWS service should be used to perform the initial data transfer?

A.AWS Snowball Edge

B.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

C.AWS DataSync

D.AWS Direct Connect

AnswerA

Snowball Edge can physically transport 2 TB of data quickly, bypassing network constraints.

Why this answer

AWS Snowball Edge is designed for large data transfers when network bandwidth is limited. The 2 TB database can be physically shipped and loaded onto AWS. AWS Direct Connect is for ongoing connectivity, not bulk transfer.

AWS DataSync is for smaller datasets over the network. AWS DMS is for ongoing replication and requires network bandwidth.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP ERP system running on an on-premises IBM AIX server to AWS. The server hosts both the SAP application and the DB2 database. The company has a tight deadline and wants to minimize the migration effort. The current system uses a storage area network (SAN) with 2 TB of data. The company wants to use AWS native services and avoid re-architecting. What is the BEST migration strategy?

A.Use AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) to replicate the entire server to AWS.

B.Manually install SAP and DB2 on EC2 and restore from backup.

C.Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer the data offline and then launch EC2 instances.

D.Use AWS DMS to migrate the DB2 database to Amazon RDS for DB2.

AnswerA

MGN supports AIX and replicates the entire server.

Why this answer

AWS MGN supports migration of IBM AIX servers with block-level replication. Option B (manual install) is wrong because manual installation is more effort and not leveraging AWS services. Option C is wrong because AWS Snowball would require downtime and is not real-time.

Option D is wrong because AWS DMS does not support DB2 on AIX as a source.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating its SAP environment to AWS and needs to ensure that the SAP license compliance is maintained. What should the company do to verify that the EC2 instances used for SAP are properly licensed?

A.Use AWS License Manager to enforce license limits

B.Use only bring-your-own-license (BYOL) instances

C.Use AWS Config rules to check instance types

D.Use EC2 instance types listed in the SAP Certified and Supported SAP HANA Hardware Directory

AnswerD

The SAP Certified and Supported SAP HANA Hardware Directory lists EC2 instance types that are certified for SAP, ensuring proper licensing.

Why this answer

To maintain SAP license compliance, the company must use EC2 instance types that are listed in the SAP Certified and Supported SAP HANA Hardware Directory. This directory provides the list of AWS instance types that are officially certified for SAP and have the appropriate licensing support. Option D is correct.

Option A (AWS License Manager) can enforce license limits but does not verify if the instance types are SAP-certified. Option B (BYOL) is a licensing model, not a verification method. Option C (AWS Config) can track instance configurations but does not verify SAP certification or licensing.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating its SAP landscape to AWS and plans to use SAP S/4HANA. The migration includes a heterogeneous system conversion from an existing SAP ECC system. Which AWS service or tool supports the generation of the migration cockpit and migration object modeler content required for the conversion?

A.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

B.AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)

C.AWS Migration Hub

D.SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit (not an AWS service)

AnswerD

The Migration Cockpit is the SAP tool that generates migration content; AWS does not provide this.

Why this answer

SAP S/4HANA migration uses the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, which relies on migration object modeler content. This content is generated by the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit itself, not by an AWS service. AWS does not provide a service that generates SAP migration content.

Option A (AWS Migration Hub) tracks migrations. Option B (AWS Application Migration Service) is for server migration. Option C (AWS Database Migration Service) migrates databases.

Option D (SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit) is the correct tool for generating the migration cockpit content.

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MCQeasy

A manufacturing company is migrating its SAP ECC system to AWS. The system includes an SAP HANA database (1 TB) and an SAP NetWeaver application server. They plan to use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for the database and AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) for the application server. The network connection is AWS Direct Connect with 1 Gbps bandwidth. During a test migration, the DMS task for the database fails with a connection error. The source database is on an on-premises server that is behind a firewall. The administrator has already opened the necessary ports in the firewall. The DMS replication instance is in a VPC with a public subnet. Which step should the administrator take to resolve the connection issue?

A.Modify the DMS source endpoint to use a different port.

B.Create a private subnet for the DMS replication instance and attach a NAT gateway to allow outbound traffic to the on-premises database.

C.Configure the source database to allow connections from the DMS replication instance IP.

D.Open additional ports in the on-premises firewall.

AnswerC

The source database likely has an IP allowlist. Even with open firewall ports, the database must accept connections from the DMS replication instance's IP address. Configuring this allows the connection.

Why this answer

The DMS replication instance needs to establish a connection to the source database. Even if the necessary ports are open in the firewall, the source database itself may have an IP allowlist that must include the DMS instance's IP. Since the DMS instance is in a public subnet, it has a public IP.

The administrator should configure the source database to allow connections from that IP. Option C is correct. Option B is misleading because a NAT gateway provides internet access, not connectivity to on-premises via Direct Connect; proper routing via a virtual private gateway is needed.

Option A is incorrect because changing the port does not resolve network reachability. Option D is incorrect because the firewall ports are already open.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which THREE AWS services are typically used in the migration of an SAP environment to AWS? (Choose 3.)

Select 3 answers

A.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

B.AWS CloudTrail

C.AWS Direct Connect

D.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

E.AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)

AnswersA, D, E

DMS is used for database migration.

Why this answer

AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) is correct because it enables the migration of SAP HANA, SAP ASE, or other SAP-supported databases to AWS with minimal downtime. DMS supports homogeneous migrations (e.g., SAP HANA to SAP HANA on Amazon RDS or EC2) and heterogeneous migrations (e.g., SAP ASE to SAP HANA) when paired with the Schema Conversion Tool (SCT). It handles ongoing replication via Change Data Capture (CDC), which is critical for SAP systems that cannot tolerate extended outages.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates confuse supporting services (like Direct Connect for network or CloudTrail for auditing) with actual migration services, leading them to select options that are not part of the core migration toolset for SAP workloads.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating a critical SAP system to AWS using the SAP Landscape Virtualization Management (LVM) and AWS Launch Wizard. What is the primary benefit of using AWS Launch Wizard for SAP deployment?

A.It automates the deployment of SAP systems based on AWS best practices

B.It provides a fully automated migration from on-premises to AWS

C.It manages the backup and disaster recovery of the SAP system

D.It automatically optimizes the deployment for cost

AnswerA

Launch Wizard automates deployment using best practices.

Why this answer

AWS Launch Wizard automates the deployment of SAP systems by providing guided best-practice recommendations, reducing manual effort and errors. Option B is wrong because Launch Wizard is for deployment, not migration; migration requires other tools like AWS Migration Service or SAP LVM. Option C is wrong because Launch Wizard focuses on initial deployment, not ongoing backup and disaster recovery management, though it can integrate with AWS Backup.

Option D is wrong because Launch Wizard provides cost estimates but does not automatically optimize deployment for cost; cost optimization requires separate analysis.

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MCQhard

A media company is migrating its on-premises video processing infrastructure to AWS. The current infrastructure uses a custom application that splits video files into segments, transcodes them using FFmpeg, and assembles the final output. The application runs on a single server with 64 vCPUs and 256 GB RAM. The migration plan is to use AWS Batch with EC2 instances for the transcoding jobs. The video files are stored on an on-premises NAS and will be migrated to Amazon S3. The company needs to minimize latency for file access during migration and reduce the time to transfer initial data. The company has a 1 Gbps AWS Direct Connect connection. The total data volume is 500 TB. The migration window is 30 days. Which approach should the team use to transfer the initial data to S3 with the lowest latency and within the migration window?

A.Use AWS DataSync to transfer data over the Direct Connect connection in multiple concurrent tasks.

B.Use multiple AWS Snowball Edge devices to transfer the data in parallel, then copy from the devices to S3 using the Snowball client.

C.Use a single AWS Snowball Edge device and copy data incrementally.

D.Use S3 Transfer Acceleration to speed up transfers over the internet.

AnswerB

Snowball Edge devices provide physical transport, overcoming bandwidth limitations and ensuring the transfer completes within 30 days.

Why this answer

AWS Snowball Edge devices provide a physical, high-bandwidth transfer method that bypasses network constraints entirely. With 500 TB of data and a 1 Gbps Direct Connect link, the theoretical maximum transfer over the network in 30 days is only ~324 TB (1 Gbps * 30 days * 86400 seconds/day / 8 bits per byte), which is insufficient. Multiple Snowball Edge devices in parallel can transfer the full 500 TB within the migration window without saturating the Direct Connect link, and the Snowball client efficiently copies data to S3 after the devices are returned.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates underestimate the bandwidth limitation of a 1 Gbps Direct Connect link over a 30-day window, assuming it can handle 500 TB, while failing to calculate the actual throughput (max ~324 TB) and ignoring that network overhead and contention further reduce effective transfer rates.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because AWS DataSync over a 1 Gbps Direct Connect connection cannot transfer 500 TB within 30 days; the maximum achievable throughput is ~324 TB, and real-world overhead (protocol, retransmissions) reduces this further, making it impossible to meet the deadline. Option C is wrong because a single AWS Snowball Edge device has a usable storage capacity of up to 80 TB, which is insufficient for 500 TB, and incremental copying would require multiple shipments, exceeding the 30-day window. Option D is wrong because S3 Transfer Acceleration uses internet-based transfers over public endpoints, which would be slower and less reliable than Direct Connect, and it does not address the fundamental bandwidth limitation of 1 Gbps.

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MCQmedium

An administrator uses AWS Launch Wizard to deploy an SAP S/4HANA system with high availability. After deployment, they notice that only one database instance is created. What is the most likely reason?

A.The deployment encountered an error and only created one instance.

B.The instance class r5.8xlarge is not certified for HANA.

C.The HighAvailability parameter was set to false.

D.The Launch Wizard does not support HA for HANA.

AnswerA

A likely reason is a failure during the HA setup.

Why this answer

High availability for SAP HANA typically requires at least two nodes (primary and secondary). If only one is created, the HA configuration may have failed or the parameter was ignored. The backup retention and instance classes are correct.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is migrating SAP applications to AWS and needs to ensure that the migration complies with regulatory requirements for data encryption. Which TWO AWS services can be used to encrypt data at rest? (Choose TWO.)

Select 2 answers

A.AWS WAF

B.AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)

C.Amazon EBS encryption

D.AWS CloudHSM

E.AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

AnswersC, E

EBS encryption encrypts volumes at rest.

Why this answer

Amazon EBS encryption provides at-rest encryption for EBS volumes (Option C). AWS KMS (Key Management Service) manages the encryption keys used by EBS encryption and other AWS services (Option E). Options A and D are incorrect: AWS WAF is a web application firewall, not for data encryption; AWS CloudHSM provides hardware security modules for key storage but is not a direct service for encrypting data at rest.

Option B (AWS Certificate Manager) is for SSL/TLS certificates, not data at rest encryption.

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MCQmedium

A company is migrating an SAP ERP system to AWS. They plan to use AWS Launch Wizard to deploy the SAP landscape. After running Launch Wizard, the deployment fails with an error indicating that the instance type is not available in the selected Availability Zone. What should the company do to resolve this issue?

A.Relaunch the deployment using a different Availability Zone in the same Region.

B.Create a new VPC with different subnets and rerun Launch Wizard.

C.Modify the AWS CloudFormation template generated by Launch Wizard to specify a different instance type.

D.Request a limit increase for the instance type from AWS Support.

AnswerA

Launch Wizard allows selecting multiple AZs; choose one where the instance type is available.

Why this answer

Launch Wizard allows specifying multiple Availability Zones. By selecting a different AZ where the instance type is available, the deployment can proceed. Modifying the template manually or using CloudFormation directly is not necessary as Launch Wizard provides this option.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company is migrating a large SAP ERP system to AWS. Which TWO AWS services are essential for high availability and disaster recovery? (Choose two.)

Select 2 answers

A.Amazon CloudWatch

B.AWS Database Migration Service

C.Amazon S3

D.AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS)

E.Amazon Route 53

AnswersD, E

DRS replicates servers to a secondary region.

Why this answer

Correct options: D and E. AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) provides continuous replication and recovery for SAP systems, ensuring disaster recovery. Amazon Route 53 enables DNS failover to route traffic to a secondary region or availability zone, supporting high availability.

Option A (CloudWatch) is a monitoring service, not directly for HA/DR. Option B (DMS) is for database migration, not full system recovery. Option C (S3) is storage, not a core HA/DR service.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company is migrating its SAP environment to AWS using AWS Launch Wizard for SAP. Which TWO pieces of information does Launch Wizard require to deploy an SAP system? (Choose TWO.)

Select 2 answers

A.SAP product version (e.g., SAP S/4HANA 2020)

B.Number of SAP users

C.On-premises IP addresses

D.AWS account ID

E.SAP system ID (SID)

AnswersA, E

This is correct because Launch Wizard requires the SAP product version to select the correct template.

Why this answer

AWS Launch Wizard for SAP requires the SAP product version (e.g., SAP S/4HANA 2020) to determine the appropriate deployment template. Option E is correct because the SAP system ID (SID) is required for system identification. Option B is incorrect because the number of SAP users is not a required input; it is used for sizing estimates but not mandatory for deployment.

Option C is incorrect because on-premises IP addresses are not needed; Launch Wizard designs the network setup for AWS. Option D is incorrect because the AWS account ID is automatically retrieved from the AWS environment and does not need to be provided.

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Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO of the following are valid methods for migrating SAP systems to AWS? (Select TWO.)

Select 2 answers

A.System Copy (SAP)

B.SAP Database Migration Option (DMO) with SUM

C.AWS Server Migration Service (SMS)

D.AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

E.VM Import/Export

AnswersA, B

System Copy is a standard method to replicate SAP systems.

Why this answer

The correct answers are A and B. System Copy (SAP) is a standard SAP migration method that replicates an entire SAP system. SAP DMO with SUM is a dedicated migration tool for migrating to SAP HANA, including upgrades.

Option C (AWS SMS) is a general server migration service that does not handle SAP-specific components. Option D (AWS DMS) is primarily a database migration tool and does not migrate the SAP application layer or its configurations, making it unsuitable for a complete SAP system migration. Option E (VM Import/Export) can move VM images but lacks SAP-specific migration capabilities and post-migration automation required for SAP systems.

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MCQhard

A company is migrating a large SAP HANA database to AWS. They plan to use AWS DMS for ongoing replication. The source database is Oracle. During the full load phase, DMS reports an error: 'Failed to add supplemental logging for table'. What is the MOST likely cause?

A.The source database does not have supplemental logging enabled

B.The target database storage is insufficient

C.The network latency between source and target is too high

D.The source database does not have enough memory for DMS

AnswerA

DMS needs supplemental logging to capture changes.

Why this answer

The error 'Failed to add supplemental logging' indicates that DMS cannot capture changes because supplemental logging is not enabled on the source Oracle database. Supplemental logging is required for DMS to track changes during ongoing replication. Option A correctly identifies this missing prerequisite.

Option B (target storage insufficient) would cause target-side errors, not this specific error. Option C (network latency) would cause connectivity or timeout issues. Option D (source database memory) would cause performance issues, not a supplemental logging error.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is migrating an SAP system to AWS. Which TWO AWS services can be used to monitor the migration progress and performance?

Select 2 answers

A.AWS Config

B.AWS Trusted Advisor

C.AWS DMS

D.AWS Schema Conversion Tool (AWS SCT)

E.AWS CloudWatch

AnswersC, E

DMS provides CloudWatch metrics for migration tasks.

Why this answer

AWS CloudWatch can monitor metrics and logs; AWS DMS provides CloudWatch metrics for migration tasks. AWS SCT does not monitor progress; AWS Config is for configuration; AWS Trusted Advisor is for optimization.

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