- A
Export the HANA database to a file, upload to S3, and import into a new HANA instance on EC2.
Why wrong: Export/import requires significant downtime for large databases.
- B
Use AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) to replicate the entire on-premises server to AWS.
Why wrong: SMS is for server-level migration, not optimized for HANA database replication.
- C
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to continuously replicate data to an Amazon RDS for SAP HANA instance.
Why wrong: DMS supports heterogeneous migrations, but HANA to HANA replication is better done with HSR. Also RDS for HANA is not available.
- D
Set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS.
HSR provides asynchronous or synchronous replication with minimal downtime.
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is running SAP on AWS and needs to migrate a large on-premises SAP HANA database to AWS with minimal downtime. Which approach is most suitable?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS.
SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) is the native, low-latency replication mechanism designed for HANA databases, enabling near-continuous data synchronization between an on-premises system and an EC2 instance. This approach supports a controlled takeover with minimal downtime, as it replicates transactions in real time using log shipping or synchronous replication, making it the most suitable for large databases requiring minimal interruption.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Export the HANA database to a file, upload to S3, and import into a new HANA instance on EC2.
Why it's wrong here
Export/import requires significant downtime for large databases.
- ✗
Use AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) to replicate the entire on-premises server to AWS.
Why it's wrong here
SMS is for server-level migration, not optimized for HANA database replication.
- ✗
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to continuously replicate data to an Amazon RDS for SAP HANA instance.
Why it's wrong here
DMS supports heterogeneous migrations, but HANA to HANA replication is better done with HSR. Also RDS for HANA is not available.
- ✓
Set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS.
Why this is correct
HSR provides asynchronous or synchronous replication with minimal downtime.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse AWS DMS with a database-agnostic replication tool, but DMS does not support SAP HANA as a target, and Amazon RDS for SAP HANA does not exist, leading to the incorrect assumption that DMS can handle the migration with minimal downtime.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SAP HANA System Replication uses either synchronous (with or without full sync) or asynchronous modes to replicate data and redo logs from the primary to the secondary system. In a typical migration scenario, you would initially perform a full data snapshot via backup/restore, then configure HSR to continuously replicate changes, and finally perform a planned failover to the AWS EC2 instance, achieving downtime measured in minutes. The replication leverages the HANA internal network protocol (port 3xx01) and requires low-latency connectivity (typically AWS Direct Connect) to maintain performance.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Set up SAP HANA System Replication between the on-premises system and an EC2 instance running HANA in AWS. — SAP HANA System Replication (HSR) is the native, low-latency replication mechanism designed for HANA databases, enabling near-continuous data synchronization between an on-premises system and an EC2 instance. This approach supports a controlled takeover with minimal downtime, as it replicates transactions in real time using log shipping or synchronous replication, making it the most suitable for large databases requiring minimal interruption.
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