Quick Answer
The answer is Amazon CloudWatch and AWS Systems Manager. CloudWatch is correct because it can ingest real-time SAP HANA database metrics—such as memory usage, CPU load, and SQL response times—through the SAP HANA CloudWatch agent, which pushes performance counters directly into CloudWatch metrics for dashboards and alarms. Systems Manager complements this by running custom scripts or SSM documents on the EC2 instance to collect ad-hoc performance data, like HANA system replication status or detailed SQL plan traces, without requiring permanent agents. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this pairing tests your understanding of operational monitoring versus configuration auditing; a common trap is selecting AWS Config, which tracks resource configuration changes, not real-time performance. Remember the memory tip: “CloudWatch watches the watchtower, Systems Manager runs the runner”—CloudWatch provides the continuous stream, while Systems Manager executes on-demand collection.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of design of sap workloads on aws. 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.
Which TWO AWS services can be used to monitor SAP HANA database performance in real time? (Select TWO.)
AWS Systems Manager
Systems Manager can run scripts and collect performance data.
AWS CloudTrail
Why wrong: CloudTrail is for API auditing, not performance.
AWS Trusted Advisor
Why wrong: Trusted Advisor provides best practice checks, not real-time performance.
Amazon CloudWatch
CloudWatch can collect HANA metrics with custom metrics.
AWS Config
Why wrong: Config is for configuration compliance, not performance monitoring.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
AWS Systems Manager
Amazon CloudWatch can ingest HANA metrics via the SAP HANA CloudWatch agent, and AWS Systems Manager can run scripts to collect performance data. AWS Config is for configuration auditing, not performance monitoring.
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.
AWS Systems Manager
Why this is correct
Systems Manager can run scripts and collect performance data.
Related concept
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AWS CloudTrail
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail is for API auditing, not performance.
AWS Trusted Advisor
Why it's wrong here
Trusted Advisor provides best practice checks, not real-time performance.
Amazon CloudWatch
Why this is correct
CloudWatch can collect HANA metrics with custom metrics.
Related concept
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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config is for configuration compliance, not performance monitoring.
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 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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. 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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Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — This question tests Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: AWS Systems Manager — Amazon CloudWatch can ingest HANA metrics via the SAP HANA CloudWatch agent, and AWS Systems Manager can run scripts to collect performance data. AWS Config is for configuration auditing, not performance monitoring.
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Variation 1. Which TWO AWS services can be used to monitor the performance of an SAP system running on EC2?
easyWhy C: Option A is correct because CloudWatch provides monitoring for EC2. Option B is correct because Amazon CloudWatch Logs can collect application logs. Option C is wrong because AWS Config is for configuration compliance. Option D is wrong because AWS CloudTrail is for API auditing. Option E is wrong because AWS Shield is for DDoS protection.
Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
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