Quick Answer
The correct answer is the HANA system replication configuration with the proper 'PRIMARY' and 'SECONDARY' roles. Without this HSR setup, the DR instance lacks the metadata needed to assume the correct role and start the database, as SAP HANA relies on this configuration to know which system is the source and which is the target for log replay and takeover. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that cross-region DR for SAP HANA depends on HSR, not on AWS-level services like IAM roles, CloudWatch, or EBS encryption—common traps where candidates assume a missing AWS resource is the root cause. A key memory tip is to think of HSR as the "handshake" between primary and secondary: if the roles aren't set, the DR instance simply won't know it's supposed to be the secondary, so it fails to start.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company runs SAP ERP on AWS with a DR strategy using cross-region replication for SAP HANA. During a DR drill, the team discovers that the HANA database is not starting on the DR instance. Which configuration is most likely missing?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
IAM roles for the DR instance to access S3.
Why wrong: IAM roles are not required for HANA startup.
EBS encryption on the DR volumes.
Why wrong: EBS encryption is not required for HANA startup.
HANA system replication configuration with the correct 'PRIMARY' and 'SECONDARY' roles.
HSR configuration is required for DR.
CloudWatch agent for logging.
Why wrong: CloudWatch agent is optional.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
HANA system replication configuration with the correct 'PRIMARY' and 'SECONDARY' roles.
Option D is correct because the HANA system replication requires the correct HSR configuration. Option A is wrong because IAM roles are not required for HANA startup. Option B is wrong because CloudWatch agent is optional. Option C is wrong because EBS encryption is not required.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
IAM roles for the DR instance to access S3.
Why it's wrong here
IAM roles are not required for HANA startup.
EBS encryption on the DR volumes.
Why it's wrong here
EBS encryption is not required for HANA startup.
HANA system replication configuration with the correct 'PRIMARY' and 'SECONDARY' roles.
Why this is correct
HSR configuration is required for DR.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
CloudWatch agent for logging.
Why it's wrong here
CloudWatch agent is optional.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
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Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: HANA system replication configuration with the correct 'PRIMARY' and 'SECONDARY' roles. — Option D is correct because the HANA system replication requires the correct HSR configuration. Option A is wrong because IAM roles are not required for HANA startup. Option B is wrong because CloudWatch agent is optional. Option C is wrong because EBS encryption is not required.
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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