Quick Answer
The correct answers are SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) and SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT). HSR is the native database-level replication method that continuously synchronizes data from an on-premises SAP HANA system to an AWS-hosted HANA instance, enabling a near-zero downtime cutover by failing over to the target. SLT, on the other hand, operates at the application layer using trigger-based replication to migrate specific data sets in real time, making it ideal for selective data migration while the source system remains operational. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of which services support live, ongoing replication for HANA, as opposed to backup-restore or schema conversion tools. A common trap is confusing AWS DMS or CloudEndure with HANA support—neither supports SAP HANA as a source. Memory tip: think “HSR for the whole database, SLT for selective tables” to avoid mixing them up.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO AWS services can be used to migrate an on-premises SAP HANA database to AWS with minimal downtime? (Choose 2.)
SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT)
SLT can replicate data in real-time from HANA to HANA.
AWS Backup
Why wrong: Backup/restore requires downtime.
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why wrong: DMS does not support SAP HANA as a source database.
AWS CloudEndure Migration
Why wrong: CloudEndure is not recommended for HANA databases.
SAP HANA System Replication (HSR)
HSR provides near-zero downtime replication.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT)
Option A is correct because SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) is a native database replication method. Option C is correct because AWS DMS can be used if the source is HANA? Actually, DMS does not support HANA as source. Wait, correct answer should be A and B? No, DMS does not support HANA. So correct answers are A and D? Let me check: SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) is correct. Also, using SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) can replicate data. Option B is incorrect because CloudEndure is not recommended for HANA. Option D is incorrect because SCT is for schema conversion, not data replication. Option E is incorrect because AWS Backup is backup/restore. So correct: A and D? Actually, SLT is a valid method for HANA migration with minimal downtime. So A and D are correct.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT)
Why this is correct
SLT can replicate data in real-time from HANA to HANA.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
AWS Backup
Why it's wrong here
Backup/restore requires downtime.
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why it's wrong here
DMS does not support SAP HANA as a source database.
AWS CloudEndure Migration
Why it's wrong here
CloudEndure is not recommended for HANA databases.
SAP HANA System Replication (HSR)
Why this is correct
HSR provides near-zero downtime replication.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Common exam traps
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Migration — This question tests Migration — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
The correct answer is: SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) — Option A is correct because SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) is a native database replication method. Option C is correct because AWS DMS can be used if the source is HANA? Actually, DMS does not support HANA as source. Wait, correct answer should be A and B? No, DMS does not support HANA. So correct answers are A and D? Let me check: SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) is correct. Also, using SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) can replicate data. Option B is incorrect because CloudEndure is not recommended for HANA. Option D is incorrect because SCT is for schema conversion, not data replication. Option E is incorrect because AWS Backup is backup/restore. So correct: A and D? Actually, SLT is a valid method for HANA migration with minimal downtime. So A and D are correct.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PAS-C01 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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