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Next-generation ERP suite
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PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
Match the SAP system component to its AWS service or concept.
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SAP HANA database: In-memory columnar database, runs on AWS EC2 with HANA-optimized instance types
SAP HANA, NetWeaver, S/4HANA, and BusinessObjects are core SAP components. HANA runs on EC2 with certified instances; NetWeaver and BusinessObjects also run on EC2; S/4HANA requires HANA. Common confusions: Amazon RDS does not support HANA, and NetWeaver is not a database.
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SAP HANA database: In-memory columnar database, runs on AWS EC2 with HANA-optimized instance types
Why this is correct
SAP HANA is an in-memory columnar relational database that runs on EC2 instances certified for HANA.
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SAP NetWeaver: Application server platform, runs on AWS EC2 instances
Why this is correct
SAP NetWeaver is the technology foundation for SAP applications, typically deployed on EC2.
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SAP S/4HANA: Enterprise resource planning suite, requires SAP HANA database on AWS
Why this is correct
SAP S/4HANA is the next-generation ERP that only runs on SAP HANA database, which is deployed on AWS EC2.
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SAP BusinessObjects: Business intelligence and reporting tool, runs on AWS EC2 instances
Why this is correct
SAP BusinessObjects is a BI platform that is typically installed on EC2 instances.
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SAP HANA database: Relational database, runs on Amazon RDS
Why it's wrong here
Amazon RDS does not support SAP HANA as a database engine; HANA requires dedicated EC2 instances.
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SAP NetWeaver: In-memory database management system from SAP
Why it's wrong here
SAP NetWeaver is an application server, not a database; SAP HANA is the in-memory database.
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